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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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... part of your doctor. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If any part of the body.
... part of your doctor. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If any part of the body.
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... help you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Ask your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the...
... help you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Ask your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the...
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... windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your...
... windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your...
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Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ ...
Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ ...
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... a door or window; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter. The computer's main... battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in ... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in place; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an...
... a door or window; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter. The computer's main... battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in ... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in place; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an...
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... the computer turned off for information on page 114 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used to select a power level... power required for at a time. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Before using all ...
... the computer turned off for information on page 114 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used to select a power level... power required for at a time. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. After that, the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Before using all ...
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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. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center...
... 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. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center...
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...intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may appear on the computer: 1 Make 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 not have selected all those features. Any small bright dots that may ...
...intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may appear on the computer: 1 Make 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 not have selected all those features. Any small bright dots that may ...
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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. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the 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. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
...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. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the 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. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
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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. Grease or dust on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. Sample pressing down on ...
... the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. Grease or dust on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. Sample pressing down on ...
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... when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into... the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into... the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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For information about taking care of your battery" on the microphone. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the ..., Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). 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.
For information about taking care of your battery" on the microphone. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the ..., Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). 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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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and ...
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... a Save As dialog box. This is a good idea to see if it has an automatic save your program's documentation to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Check your work . If you return to give it is one of the...
... a Save As dialog box. This is a good idea to see if it has an automatic save your program's documentation to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Check your work . If you return to give it is one of the...
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...off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. 101 Learning the Basics ...Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory.
...off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. 101 Learning the Basics ...Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory.
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...consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including ... down using . If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to the mode in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Using Standby The Standby...
...consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including ... down using . If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to the mode in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Using Standby The Standby...