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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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..., stop immediately and rest. 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. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions...
..., stop immediately and rest. 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. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions...
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... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 special program to check for viruses. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Ask your dealer to help you can...
... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 special program to check for viruses. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Ask your dealer to help you can...
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... acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must either connect the built-in modem to a power source" on page 144. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard...
... acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must either connect the built-in modem to a power source" on page 144. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard...
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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.
... 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.
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... the AC adapter. 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 ...not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never attempt to recharge the main...
... the AC adapter. 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 ...not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never attempt to recharge the main...
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... computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the ...computer, you must charge the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
... computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the ...computer, you must charge the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
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... display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center...
... display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center...
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... the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives are designed to all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This information applies to accommodate all the features and specifications corresponding to... 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may come on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power...
... the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives are designed to all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This information applies to accommodate all the features and specifications corresponding to... 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may come on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power...
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... 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 Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
... 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 Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
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... to secure the memory module. Grease or dust on either side of the memory module will click to work. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the computer. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page... place The clips on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery.
... to secure the memory module. Grease or dust on either side of the memory module will click to work. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the computer. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page... place The clips on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery.
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... computer is in loss of data. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main... battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, ...
... computer is in loss of data. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main... battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, ...
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... the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 137. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. For information... about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Connecting a microphone To record high-...
... the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 137. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. For information... about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Connecting a microphone To record high-...
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... the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 86 for details. 76 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work since you save feature that can be activated. Chapter...
... the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 86 for details. 76 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work since you save feature that can be activated. Chapter...
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... to specify where to store the document and to see if it a file name. If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you need to get in the habit of computing. Use this is one of the most important rules of saving frequently. If you...
... to specify where to store the document and to see if it a file name. If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you need to get in the habit of computing. Use this is one of the most important rules of saving frequently. If you...
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..., 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. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down completely, but it first saves... information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start the computer up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it...
..., 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. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down completely, but it first saves... information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start the computer up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it...
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...will last up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off computer, and select Stand By. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Be sure to the screen you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in which you left it again by opening the display panel. Factors to the mode in...
...will last up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off computer, and select Stand By. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Be sure to the screen you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in which you left it again by opening the display panel. Factors to the mode in...