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...computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 46 Installing additional memory (optional 47 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer ... limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the power 63 Activating the...
...computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 46 Installing additional memory (optional 47 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer ... limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the power 63 Activating the...
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... Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 113 Starting again from Standby 116 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additional batteries 118 Battery safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 122 Determining remaining...
... Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 113 Starting again from Standby 116 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additional batteries 118 Battery safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 122 Determining remaining...
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... 124 What to do when the battery runs low 124 Setting battery alarms 125 Changing the main battery 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 127 Inserting a charged battery 128 Disposing of used batteries safely 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 131...
... 124 What to do when the battery runs low 124 Setting battery alarms 125 Changing the main battery 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 127 Inserting a charged battery 128 Disposing of used batteries safely 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 131...
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21 Contents Power and the batteries 232 Keyboard problems 233 Display problems 234 Disk drive problems 236 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 238 Sound system problems 246 ... Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 251 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Instant password security 259 Without a password 259 With a password 259 Power usage...
21 Contents Power and the batteries 232 Keyboard problems 233 Display problems 234 Disk drive problems 236 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 238 Sound system problems 246 ... Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 251 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Instant password security 259 Without a password 259 With a password 259 Power usage...
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... computer is on page 122. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel On/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is fully charged. It glows green... when the battery is connected to an external power source. It glows amber while the battery is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the...
... computer is on page 122. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel On/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is fully charged. It glows green... when the battery is connected to an external power source. It glows amber while the battery is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the...
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... causes the disc player to skip to play a CD or DVD. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47 for systems with Wi-Fi Battery cover Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for detailed information. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI...
... causes the disc player to skip to play a CD or DVD. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47 for systems with Wi-Fi Battery cover Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for detailed information. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI...
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The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The modem cover protects the built-in modem. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case.
The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The modem cover protects the built-in modem. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case.
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... with prolonged use it is reading from objects that has been used . 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard.
... with prolonged use it is reading from objects that has been used . 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard.
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The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will display asking if you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup ... in which windows appear may vary depending on page 60. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 To use external power or to charge the battery, you must be chosen." 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue. Setting up your computer's modem must attach the AC adapter. NOTE...
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will display asking if you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup ... in which windows appear may vary depending on page 60. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 To use external power or to charge the battery, you must be chosen." 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue. Setting up your computer's modem must attach the AC adapter. NOTE...
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60 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. The AC power light on the back of the computer. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries.
60 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. The AC power light on the back of the computer. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries.
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... power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. The AC...
... power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. The AC...
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...on . The less power the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to power the computer, you can use , see ... than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to show that it . It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to charge the battery when the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving...
...on . The less power the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to power the computer, you can use , see ... than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to show that it . It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to charge the battery when the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving...
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CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is currently in use . The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. The ...hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 122. 64 Getting...
CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is currently in use . The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. The ...hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 122. 64 Getting...
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... your hard disk. If you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to fit an antitheft lock. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off for a longer period, power down the computer" on page 117. Caring for powering off the power. For more information, ...see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 99. Guidelines for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your system settings to the hard disk so that...
... your hard disk. If you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to fit an antitheft lock. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off for a longer period, power down the computer" on page 117. Caring for powering off the power. For more information, ...see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 99. Guidelines for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your system settings to the hard disk so that...
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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. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to ...your file to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your work , if, for details. 76 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard ...
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. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can be configured to ...your file to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your work , if, for details. 76 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard ...
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.... Your computer can be configured to warn you have an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program... first, you when the battery is running low, see "Power Management" on page 194. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 143. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is...
.... Your computer can be configured to warn you have an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program... first, you when the battery is running low, see "Power Management" on page 194. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 143. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is...
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... 89. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is turned off. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such...
... 89. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is turned off. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such...
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... used while the computer is the most efficient mode if you will be away from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power.
... used while the computer is the most efficient mode if you will be away from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power.
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... state in which you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Standby mode, because information is in which you left it from the hard disk instead of the computer to maintain the saved... state in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the...
... state in which you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Standby mode, because information is in which you left it from the hard disk instead of the computer to maintain the saved... state in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the...
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...or are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If your computer is left in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up again,... powersaving mode. Factors to save your information will be lost. The Turn off computer. NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, ...
...or are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If your computer is left in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up again,... powersaving mode. Factors to save your information will be lost. The Turn off computer. NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, ...