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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
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... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
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... rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure to follow these...
... rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure to follow these...
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... internal components to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before you...
... internal components to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before you...
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... guides you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from...
... guides you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from...
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... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to...
... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to...
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.../ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never bend or twist a power cable; never place heavy objects on a power cable; never place a power cable near... a heat source; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or ...
.../ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never bend or twist a power cable; never place heavy objects on a power cable; never place a power cable near... a heat source; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or ...
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... the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power ...the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces...
... the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power ...the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces...
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... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle.
... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle.
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...intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your selected model may come on your display are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features...time large number of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than...
...intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your selected model may come on your display are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features...time large number of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than...
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... page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The...
... page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The...
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... side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. The memory module should be level when secured in place. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the... battery. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module ...
... side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. The memory module should be level when secured in place. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the... battery. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module ...
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66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically ... for a while. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate, and Standby. When you power down the computer, you have three options to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 98. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you turn off , it may damage the media...
66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically ... for a while. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate, and Standby. When you power down the computer, you have three options to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 98. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you turn off , it may damage the media...
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For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All ... jack. 3 Turn on page 137. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your battery" on cleaning and moving your ears. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. Caring for your...
For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All ... jack. 3 Turn on page 137. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your battery" on cleaning and moving your ears. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. Caring for your...
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... save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips...
... save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips...
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... Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Sample Save As dialog box Saving documents is quick and easy...
... Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Sample Save As dialog box Saving documents is quick and easy...
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...again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing ...the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from ...
...again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing ...the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from ...
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...computer returns to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖...; While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the screen you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from Hibernation mode, press ...
...computer returns to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖...; While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the screen you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from Hibernation mode, press ...