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...-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display... the quality of the external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the...
...-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display... the quality of the external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the...
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... lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to play or record sounds when the computer is where you plug in the AC adapter. The USB standard allows hot swapping of up to your computer. The i.LINK® port, also known as the IEEE 1394 port, allows transfers of...
... lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to play or record sounds when the computer is where you plug in the AC adapter. The USB standard allows hot swapping of up to your computer. The i.LINK® port, also known as the IEEE 1394 port, allows transfers of...
User Guide
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... turned off the computer while it . This precaution is active. Information on page 55. Occasionally, even new programs you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your computer 45 ❖ Some PC Cards can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Placing ...viruses. You'll need a special program to a diskette can become hot even if only one is stored magnetically. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on diskettes is being used for files you . Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery ...
... turned off the computer while it . This precaution is active. Information on page 55. Occasionally, even new programs you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your computer 45 ❖ Some PC Cards can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Placing ...viruses. You'll need a special program to a diskette can become hot even if only one is stored magnetically. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on diskettes is being used for files you . Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery ...
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...do this after you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes..." on the computer glows when the device is USBcompatible. The AC power light on page ...
...do this after you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes..." on the computer glows when the device is USBcompatible. The AC power light on page ...
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...: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power and battery lights glow. Doing so may cause an electric shock... modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of , or apply heat to the power cable. 56 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on top of the computer. There is a risk of electric shock.
...: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power and battery lights glow. Doing so may cause an electric shock... modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of , or apply heat to the power cable. 56 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on top of the computer. There is a risk of electric shock.
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...power the computer is charging. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. Continuing to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for ...the faster the battery will charge. Getting Started Charging the battery 57 CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. It takes several hours to show that it . Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to power ...
...power the computer is charging. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. Continuing to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for ...the faster the battery will charge. Getting Started Charging the battery 57 CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. It takes several hours to show that it . Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to power ...
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If the computer is continuously operated on page 127 for many hours without an AC power source, you may cause damage to retain a charge. You can cause it to overheat and may want to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not ... capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for up to a month while the computer is turned off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord from...
If the computer is continuously operated on page 127 for many hours without an AC power source, you may cause damage to retain a charge. You can cause it to overheat and may want to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not ... capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for up to a month while the computer is turned off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord from...
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... so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on battery power ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery, you can purchase through toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it does not turn...
... so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on battery power ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery, you can purchase through toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it does not turn...
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128 Mobile Computing Charging batteries 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to the AC adapter and power cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If...
128 Mobile Computing Charging batteries 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to the AC adapter and power cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If...
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... the external diskette drive. If you have a software or resource conflict. Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds. You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the power. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk... a hard disk problem, you will not start the computer. HINT: Press F12 as a lamp. When this happens, turning the power on returns you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery.
... the external diskette drive. If you have a software or resource conflict. Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds. You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the power. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk... a hard disk problem, you will not start the computer. HINT: Press F12 as a lamp. When this happens, turning the power on returns you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery.
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...module may not be inserted correctly in a lamp or other appliance. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The battery may be faulty. Make ...and replace the battery. If you plug in the AC adapter and power cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will not begin charging immediately. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see...
...module may not be inserted correctly in a lamp or other appliance. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The battery may be faulty. Make ...and replace the battery. If you plug in the AC adapter and power cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will not begin charging immediately. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see...
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... in this user's guide. Active-matrix displays are viewable from the software and translates it into images on the screen. adapter - An intelligent adapter (one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. 289 Glossary RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB...power usually supplied to a simple connector. AC reverses its shallow depth and high-quality color. Compare direct current (DC). A device that is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the computer's internal display adapter receives information from wider angles than most passive...
... in this user's guide. Active-matrix displays are viewable from the software and translates it into images on the screen. adapter - An intelligent adapter (one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. 289 Glossary RAM RFI ROM RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA TFT USB...power usually supplied to a simple connector. AC reverses its shallow depth and high-quality color. Compare direct current (DC). A device that is one that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the computer's internal display adapter receives information from wider angles than most passive...
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Index A AC adapter 55 AC power light 36, 55, 59 Accessories programs 163 adding memory 48 alarms low battery 132 Application Launcher adding programs 72 changing icons 75 deleting programs ...
Index A AC adapter 55 AC power light 36, 55, 59 Accessories programs 163 adding memory 48 alarms low battery 132 Application Launcher adding programs 72 changing icons 75 deleting programs ...
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... 45, 48 turning off 166 turning on 58 using at the office 174 warning resume failure message 239 work area 40 computing tips 84 connecting AC adapter 55 external monitor 174 external speakers 187 headphones 188 modem 106 monitor 53 power cable 56 television 53 to a network 107 USB-compatible keyboard 55...
... 45, 48 turning off 166 turning on 58 using at the office 174 warning resume failure message 239 work area 40 computing tips 84 connecting AC adapter 55 external monitor 174 external speakers 187 headphones 188 modem 106 monitor 53 power cable 56 television 53 to a network 107 USB-compatible keyboard 55...
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... indicator panel 34, 35 lights 34 numeric keypad overlay 87 overlay keys 87 unexpected characters 247 Windows special keys 87 L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 107 lights AC power 36, 55, 59 battery 36, 59, 130 cursor control mode 35 disk/disc activity 36 diskette activity 92 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM...
... indicator panel 34, 35 lights 34 numeric keypad overlay 87 overlay keys 87 unexpected characters 247 Windows special keys 87 L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 107 lights AC power 36, 55, 59 battery 36, 59, 130 cursor control mode 35 disk/disc activity 36 diskette activity 92 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM...
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312 Index SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 132 setting up AC adapter 55 communications 106 computer 40, 45, 47, 48 date and time 160 printer 78 shortcut creating 155 menu 143 Shut down using 110 Shut...84 toolbars customizing 171 displaying in a window 172 Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 TOSHIBA Accessibility 197 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 102, 207 TOSHIBA Console 89, 203 TOSHIBA Console button 34, 89 Toshiba Forum 266 Toshiba Hardware Setup 213 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 102, 103 choosing a default 209 Toshiba online services 266 TouchPad disabling 61 enabling 61 ...
312 Index SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 132 setting up AC adapter 55 communications 106 computer 40, 45, 47, 48 date and time 160 printer 78 shortcut creating 155 menu 143 Shut down using 110 Shut...84 toolbars customizing 171 displaying in a window 172 Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 TOSHIBA Accessibility 197 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 102, 207 TOSHIBA Console 89, 203 TOSHIBA Console button 34, 89 Toshiba Forum 266 Toshiba Hardware Setup 213 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 102, 103 choosing a default 209 Toshiba online services 266 TouchPad disabling 61 enabling 61 ...