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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 Using the main battery 51 26
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 Using the main battery 51 26
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... 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 main battery power ....123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...124 Setting battery alarms 125 Conserving battery...
... 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 main battery power ....123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...124 Setting battery alarms 125 Conserving battery...
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... conflict 229 A plan of action 229 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....230 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........231 Memory problems 233 Power and the batteries 234 Keyboard problems 236 Display problems 237 Disk drive problems 239 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 242 Sound system problems 243...
... conflict 229 A plan of action 229 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....230 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........231 Memory problems 233 Power and the batteries 234 Keyboard problems 236 Display problems 237 Disk drive problems 239 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 242 Sound system problems 243...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 256 If you need further assistance 262 Before you contact Toshiba 262 Contacting Toshiba 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba's worldwide offices 264 Appendix A: Hot Keys 266 Volume Mute 266 Password security 267 Without a password... 267 With a password 267 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 268 Power Profile mode 269 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 256 If you need further assistance 262 Before you contact Toshiba 262 Contacting Toshiba 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba's worldwide offices 264 Appendix A: Hot Keys 266 Volume Mute 266 Password security 267 Without a password... 267 With a password 267 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 268 Power Profile mode 269 ...
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Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid ...
Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid ...
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... depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use it could cause the...
... depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use it could cause the...
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... adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to follow the steps in the exact ... power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 151) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
... adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to follow the steps in the exact ... power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 151) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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... cord/cable; 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 Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. The AC power light on a ...to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
... cord/cable; 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 Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. The AC power light on a ...to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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... adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it . Getting Started Using the main battery 51 ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into a live wall ...power the computer you must first charge it is powered on. Before using the main battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Using the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off , even when AC power is attached...
... adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it . Getting Started Using the main battery 51 ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into a live wall ...power the computer you must first charge it is powered on. Before using the main battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Using the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off , even when AC power is attached...
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...your screen display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where... an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the ...
...your screen display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where... an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your PC. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the ...
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To turn on the computer you plan to use AC power rather than battery power), make sure the AC adapter is properly connected to your computer. 2 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to ...
To turn on the computer you plan to use AC power rather than battery power), make sure the AC adapter is properly connected to your computer. 2 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to ...
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... Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). The computer has two memory module slots - The Turn off the computer using the Start...
... Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). The computer has two memory module slots - The Turn off the computer using the Start...
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... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 57 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and...
... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 57 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and...
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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 main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory...
... off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory...
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... Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have up to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have work . Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down...
... Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have up to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have work . Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down...
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...configuring your mind and decide to continue working after all open programs and files you left off . For information on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 start up again, the computer returns to the state in which you were using any of the computer to maintain the saved ...
...configuring your mind and decide to continue working after all open programs and files you left off . For information on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 start up again, the computer returns to the state in which you were using any of the computer to maintain the saved ...
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...using 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 left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring...
...using 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 left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring...
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... easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Doing so could damage the computer. Using a computer lock... case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 131. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use light stops glowing) and all disk activity has ended (...
... easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Doing so could damage the computer. Using a computer lock... case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 131. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use light stops glowing) and all disk activity has ended (...
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See "Setting battery alarms" on a regular basis. Your computer can turn on. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or ... storage media) on page 125. Your work temporarily stays in a safe place. 95 This feature saves your work if, for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently.
See "Setting battery alarms" on a regular basis. Your computer can turn on. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or ... storage media) on page 125. Your work temporarily stays in a safe place. 95 This feature saves your work if, for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently.
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... data even when you do not know the program's location, type the full file path. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Always save your work Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box:... the Open text box and press Enter. Otherwise, if you know the program's location, you when the battery is running low. Your computer can search for it by clicking Start, and then Search. HINT: To ...of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. If your battery fully discharges, your unsaved information will be configured to warn you can be lost. 104 Learning...
... data even when you do not know the program's location, type the full file path. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Always save your work Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box:... the Open text box and press Enter. Otherwise, if you know the program's location, you when the battery is running low. Your computer can search for it by clicking Start, and then Search. HINT: To ...of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. If your battery fully discharges, your unsaved information will be configured to warn you can be lost. 104 Learning...