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...-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Using external display ...external display..... 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power 59 Activating the...
...-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Using external display ...external display..... 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power 59 Activating the...
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... by 126 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 127 Toshiba's energy-saver design 127 Running the computer on battery power 127 Using additional batteries 128 Battery safety precautions 128 Maximizing battery life 129 Charging batteries 131 Charging the main battery 131 Charging the RTC battery 132 Monitoring battery power 133 Determining remaining battery power 133 Conserving battery power 134 What to do when the...
... by 126 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 127 Toshiba's energy-saver design 127 Running the computer on battery power 127 Using additional batteries 128 Battery safety precautions 128 Maximizing battery life 129 Charging batteries 131 Charging the main battery 131 Charging the RTC battery 132 Monitoring battery power 133 Determining remaining battery power 133 Conserving battery power 134 What to do when the...
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17 Contents Setting battery alarms 135 Changing the main battery 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136 Inserting a charged battery 137 Disposing of used batteries safely 138 Traveling tips 139 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 140 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 140 Finding your way around ...
17 Contents Setting battery alarms 135 Changing the main battery 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136 Inserting a charged battery 137 Disposing of used batteries safely 138 Traveling tips 139 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 140 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 140 Finding your way around ...
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20 Contents Power Management 215 Toshiba Hardware Setup 218 cPad Properties 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD 221 Playing DVDs 221 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 223 Using the WinDVD control panel 224 ... 239 A plan of action 239 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 239 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 240 Memory module problems 242 Power and the batteries 243 Keyboard problems 244 Display problems 245 Disk drive problems 247
20 Contents Power Management 215 Toshiba Hardware Setup 218 cPad Properties 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD 221 Playing DVDs 221 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 223 Using the WinDVD control panel 224 ... 239 A plan of action 239 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 239 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 240 Memory module problems 242 Power and the batteries 243 Keyboard problems 244 Display problems 245 Disk drive problems 247
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The Toshiba Style bay allows you to attach an optional PORT- The security lock slot allows you to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module. Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to your desk. The USB standard allows...
The Toshiba Style bay allows you to attach an optional PORT- The security lock slot allows you to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module. Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to your desk. The USB standard allows...
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... "Overlay keys" on . The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on the top of the key. On The on/off light Battery light Fixed HDD/ODD light Toshiba Style bay light The AC power light glows green when the computer is fully charged. It glows amber while the... battery is completely discharged. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being...
... "Overlay keys" on . The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on the top of the key. On The on/off light Battery light Fixed HDD/ODD light Toshiba Style bay light The AC power light glows green when the computer is fully charged. It glows amber while the... battery is completely discharged. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being...
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When the secondary battery is in the Toshiba Style bay, the Toshiba Style bay indicator will: ❖ Glow green when fully charged ❖ Glow amber while ... display open The fixed HDD/ODD light glows green when the computer is in use and result in the Toshiba Style bay. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs...while the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Toshiba Style HDD adaptor in loss of data. The Toshiba Style bay light glows green when the computer is turned off the computer while any drive ...
When the secondary battery is in the Toshiba Style bay, the Toshiba Style bay indicator will: ❖ Glow green when fully charged ❖ Glow amber while ... display open The fixed HDD/ODD light glows green when the computer is in use and result in the Toshiba Style bay. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs...while the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Toshiba Style HDD adaptor in loss of data. The Toshiba Style bay light glows green when the computer is turned off the computer while any drive ...
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... playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that shows the track number and remaining playing time of selections. Underside Battery Battery release latch Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Mini-PCI cover* Toshiba Style bay release latch Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is currently playing...
... playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that shows the track number and remaining playing time of selections. Underside Battery Battery release latch Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Mini-PCI cover* Toshiba Style bay release latch Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is currently playing...
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... subwoofer speaker allows the user to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 49 for systems with Wi-Fi). The Toshiba Style bay release latch secures the optional drive or device that... is installed in modem. The modem cover protects the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. 40 Finding ...
... subwoofer speaker allows the user to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 49 for systems with Wi-Fi). The Toshiba Style bay release latch secures the optional drive or device that... is installed in modem. The modem cover protects the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. 40 Finding ...
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...prolonged use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Placing a magnet too close to charge the battery, you can use . Overheating of a PC Card can become hot even if only one is being used for viruses. This precaution is especially... objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to a disk may contain a computer virus. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away ...
...prolonged use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Placing a magnet too close to charge the battery, you can use . Overheating of a PC Card can become hot even if only one is being used for viruses. This precaution is especially... objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to a disk may contain a computer virus. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away ...
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... in good condition. otherwise, skip to the memory slot. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on. CAUTION...
... in good condition. otherwise, skip to the memory slot. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on. CAUTION...
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... prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the computer's USB ports. You can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is...
... prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the computer's USB ports. You can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is...
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... place heavy objects on the power cable to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 57 Connecting the... AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to unplug it. The AC power and battery lights glow. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Never pull directly on top of electric shock....
... place heavy objects on the power cable to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 57 Connecting the... AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to unplug it. The AC power and battery lights glow. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Never pull directly on top of electric shock....
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... Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off for more information on battery use the battery to power the ...computer, you can damage the battery. It takes several hours to...
... Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off for more information on battery use the battery to power the ...computer, you can damage the battery. It takes several hours to...
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... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. The AC power light glows when the computer is ... . 60 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 133. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. The AC power light glows when the computer is ... . 60 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 133. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
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... off. ❖ To leave the computer off for your computer This section gives tips on page 111. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer if you are connected to a Windows® network server (domain server) or the Turn Off command if you are ...idea to power off your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. Ask your When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
... off. ❖ To leave the computer off for your computer This section gives tips on page 111. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer if you are connected to a Windows® network server (domain server) or the Turn Off command if you are ...idea to power off your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. Ask your When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
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... lose all unsaved work stays in a safe place. 87 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can ... for details. ❖ Back up your file to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some...
... lose all unsaved work stays in a safe place. 87 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you can ... for details. ❖ Back up your file to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some...
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Saving your work . Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the ...Run dialog box The tutorial chapter for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by command, in case the battery discharges before you when the battery is one of the most important rules of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. This is...
Saving your work . Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the ...Run dialog box The tutorial chapter for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by command, in case the battery discharges before you when the battery is one of the most important rules of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. This is...
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NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is on AC power rather than battery power. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on any other video platform. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to ...
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is on AC power rather than battery power. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on any other video platform. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to ...
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... computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, or when the power is off . When the mode button is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the computer enable you cannot switch between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes. The left side of the Sub LCD displays one...
... computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, or when the power is off . When the mode button is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the computer enable you cannot switch between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes. The left side of the Sub LCD displays one...