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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
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... Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 124...
... Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 124...
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... conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems...
... conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
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... a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is...
... a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is...
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...AC adaptor could cause system failure, PC or AC adaptor damage, or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...is connected to a power outlet (even if your PC on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ...
...AC adaptor could cause system failure, PC or AC adaptor damage, or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...is connected to a power outlet (even if your PC on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ...
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..., or to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
..., or to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
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...Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC... on one socket could cause fire or damage to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to...
...Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC... on one socket could cause fire or damage to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to...
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... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If ..., or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord...
... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If ..., or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord...
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... power source for system operation and will be used . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to recharge. Your computer's...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your ...
... power source for system operation and will be used . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to recharge. Your computer's...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your ...
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... technology. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your display are an ... characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel ...
... technology. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your display are an ... characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel ...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 53 Your computer...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 53 Your computer...
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The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off ...or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover If you install or remove a memory module, turn the...
The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down (depending on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off ...or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover If you install or remove a memory module, turn the...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 62. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ...module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on...
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 62. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ...module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on...
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...the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at... and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined ...
...the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at... and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined ...
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... Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Microsoft Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the...
... Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Microsoft Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the...
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... no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 ❖ If you...than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to start up than when restarting from turning off . ...
... no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 ❖ If you...than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to start up than when restarting from turning off . ...
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...Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less ...main battery power than restarting from where you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your work before putting ...
...Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less ...main battery power than restarting from where you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your work before putting ...
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..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or...
..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or...
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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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some ...
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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some ...
