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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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... the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to rain, water, seawater or moisture. PC...
... the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to rain, water, seawater or moisture. PC...
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... 45 before you can block the vents. Using 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 ventilation... is in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your PC or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
... 45 before you can block the vents. Using 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 ventilation... is in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your PC or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
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... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure 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...
... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure 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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... cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An ...so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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...
... cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An ...so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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...
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...result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a ...
...result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a ...
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... and turned off for at a time. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. After that, the battery will be used . Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management ...settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to recharge. Getting Started Charging the ...
... and turned off for at a time. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. After that, the battery will be used . Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management ...settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to recharge. Getting Started Charging the ...
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...) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for...
...) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have selected all those features. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have selected all those features. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
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If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 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 (depending on , begin at step 1; You can install ... system turns 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 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 (depending on , begin at step 1; You can install ... system turns 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 62. When the operating system has loaded, ... one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 55 to work.
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 62. When the operating system has loaded, ... one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 55 to work.
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... off 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery.
... off 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery.
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... drive. If you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off...
... drive. If you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off...
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... 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 shut down completely, but it first saves the ...information 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 where you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...
... 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 shut down completely, but it first saves the ...information 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 where you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...
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...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. You should ... on page 91. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files ...
...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. You should ... on page 91. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files ...
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... your computer This section gives tips on page 131. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
... your computer This section gives tips on page 131. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
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... automatic save it to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 103 for details. 95 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives...
... automatic save it to the disk. If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 103 for details. 95 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives...