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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... Restart command 98 Hibernation command 98 Stand By command 99 Using Turn Off or Shut down 100 Using Hibernation mode 103 Using Standby mode 106 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110
... Restart command 98 Hibernation command 98 Stand By command 99 Using Turn Off or Shut down 100 Using Hibernation mode 103 Using Standby mode 106 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110
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... 120 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122 Inserting a charged battery 123 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries 127 Traveling tips 128 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 129 Windows XP special...
... 120 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122 Inserting a charged battery 123 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries 127 Traveling tips 128 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 129 Windows XP special...
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... conflict 203 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........205 Memory problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 Display problems 211
... conflict 203 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........205 Memory problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 Display problems 211
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 238 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238 Appendix A: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Password security 241 Without a password... 241 With a password 241 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 242 Power usage mode 243 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 238 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238 Appendix A: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Password security 241 Without a password... 241 With a password 241 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 242 Power usage mode 243 ...
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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause ...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause ...
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...in by the cooling fan. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer ...contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47 before adding...
...in by the cooling fan. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer ...contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47 before adding...
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... injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a...power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to...
... injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a...power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to...
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...never place a cord/cable near 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 green when the main battery is fully charged Never tamper with wet hands. Never attempt to connect or disconnect... or alter a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in...
...never place a cord/cable near 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 green when the main battery is fully charged Never tamper with wet hands. Never attempt to connect or disconnect... or alter a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in...
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... the computer plugged in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it. Using the computer for information on page ...122. This indicates that the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for the first time Opening the display panel 1 Press and hold the display release button...
... the computer plugged in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it. Using the computer for information on page ...122. This indicates that the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for the first time Opening the display panel 1 Press and hold the display release button...
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... dots that may not be able to 800 x 600 (repeated use your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 Sample opening...When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you can use FN + Spacebar to change the screen resolution from 1024 x 768 to increase the brightness...
... dots that may not be able to 800 x 600 (repeated use your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 Sample opening...When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you can use FN + Spacebar to change the screen resolution from 1024 x 768 to increase the brightness...
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... is connected to your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all those features. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible...
... is connected to your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all those features. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible...
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..., including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down on the display may damage the ...the computer over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is in tablet mode. otherwise, skip to the screen. 5 Remove the battery. If the computer is on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu.
..., including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down on the display may damage the ...the computer over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is in tablet mode. otherwise, skip to the screen. 5 Remove the battery. If the computer is on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu.
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should ... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 16 Re-insert the battery. The clips on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. Getting Started Adding memory 63 ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should ... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 16 Re-insert the battery. The clips on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. Getting Started Adding memory 63 ...
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...using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the battery. Press the Cross-Functional button to 800 x 600. Turning off the computer It is off for a while. If you are using it for a longer... are not connected to a network, use the Cross-Functional button/Cross Menu utility to where you are not connected. When the battery light glows green, the battery is set to make your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return...
...using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the battery. Press the Cross-Functional button to 800 x 600. Turning off the computer It is off for a while. If you are using it for a longer... are not connected to a network, use the Cross-Functional button/Cross Menu utility to where you are not connected. When the battery light glows green, the battery is set to make your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return...
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... it is not the only way to keep dust and dirt out of data. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on . See "Setting battery alarms" on page 119. ❖ If you that action (Nothing, Standby, Hibernate). Alternatives include: ❖ Using Hot Key combinations ❖ Opening and closing the display...
... it is not the only way to keep dust and dirt out of data. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on . See "Setting battery alarms" on page 119. ❖ If you that action (Nothing, Standby, Hibernate). Alternatives include: ❖ Using Hot Key combinations ❖ Opening and closing the display...
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...disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information ...about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. To keep your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the...
...disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information ...about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. To keep your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the...
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...you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. Your work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 119. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your... battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the ...
...you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. Your work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 119. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your... battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the ...
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Then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, type the full file path. If your battery fully discharges, your work Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ For a program in the Windows® NT folder, type just the ... list. Saving your work Before you are using the Stand By command. Otherwise, if you know the program's location, you when the battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 119. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your information will be configured to warn you can search for it by clicking...
Then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, type the full file path. If your battery fully discharges, your work Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ For a program in the Windows® NT folder, type just the ... list. Saving your work Before you are using the Stand By command. Otherwise, if you know the program's location, you when the battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 119. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your information will be configured to warn you can search for it by clicking...
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... operating system uses Turn Off if you will be away from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it . This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you left it from Turn Off or Shut down... down : ❖ No power is used while the computer is turned off the computer. Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. When you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory.
... operating system uses Turn Off if you will be away from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it . This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you left it from Turn Off or Shut down... down : ❖ No power is used while the computer is turned off the computer. Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. When you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory.