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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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... 43 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your doctor. Failure to skin. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to follow these eventualities...
... 43 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your doctor. Failure to skin. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to follow these eventualities...
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... to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to help you can block...
... to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to help you can block...
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... click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The first time you turn on page 48. Click Next to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard...
... click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The first time you turn on page 48. Click Next to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard...
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... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly.
... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly.
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...objects on a power cable; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; Failure to follow this instruction ... a heat source; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is...
...objects on a power cable; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; Failure to follow this instruction ... a heat source; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is...
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...Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...turned off. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for...
...Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...turned off. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for...
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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 PC. Small bright dots may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily, and never lift ...
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 PC. Small bright dots may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily, and never lift ...
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... sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may come on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your display are empty. This information applies ... dim and you have selected all of the screen technology. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all those features.
... sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may come on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your display are empty. This information applies ... dim and you have selected all of the screen technology. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all those features.
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... memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover... computer is on 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.
... memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover... computer is on 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.
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... 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. Grease or dust on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right ...
... 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. Grease or dust on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right ...
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... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings...
... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings...
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... "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on page 117. For information about taking care of your battery" on the microphone. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Connecting ...a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your ears. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 137.
... "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on page 117. For information about taking care of your battery" on the microphone. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Connecting ...a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your ears. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 137.
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... tips ❖ Save your work " on page 86 for details. 76 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. 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. Your work...
... tips ❖ Save your work " on page 86 for details. 76 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. 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. Your work...
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... store the document and to work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it is a good idea to do. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it a file name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
... store the document and to work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it is a good idea to do. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it a file name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
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...For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on /off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it . Since Hibernation mode does...require power to blue. When you can start it first saves the current mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but ...
...For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on /off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it . Since Hibernation mode does...require power to blue. When you can start it first saves the current mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but ...
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... off computer, and select Stand By. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Factors to save your unsaved information will last up the ... to the mode in which you left off. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. A fully charged main battery will be lost. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and...
... off computer, and select Stand By. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Factors to save your unsaved information will last up the ... to the mode in which you left off. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. A fully charged main battery will be lost. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and...