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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
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... computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41...
... computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41...
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...at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before ...adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, ...
...at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before ...adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, ...
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...could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. 46 Getting... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly...
...could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. 46 Getting... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly...
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...place heavy objects on your model. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. 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 serious... injury. Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to ...
...place heavy objects on your model. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. 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 serious... injury. Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to ...
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... computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for at a time. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not ...
... computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for at a time. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not ...
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... ready for you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using high-precision technology.
... ready for you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using high-precision technology.
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... have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your model-...about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This ...
... have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your model-...about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This ...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window ... the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or...
For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window ... the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or...
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... memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. When the operating...
... memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. When the operating...
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... 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total... you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
... 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total... you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in progress and are not connected to a network, use...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in progress and are not connected to a network, use...
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..., save your mind and decide to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ Since 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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it...
..., save your mind and decide to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ Since 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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it...
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...10070; When starting up again, the computer returns 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 hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer ...off the computer 65 For information on placing your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that,...
...10070; When starting up again, the computer returns 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 hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer ...off the computer 65 For information on placing your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that,...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Getting Started Connecting ... drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 118. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your computer.
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Getting Started Connecting ... drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 118. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your computer.
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 Computing tips ❖ Save your work ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 Computing tips ❖ Save your work ...
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..., click the arrow to the right of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Saving your work Before you return to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad...
..., click the arrow to the right of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Saving your work Before you return to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad...
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... leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you...
... leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you...