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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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Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If you have taken the computer to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult ...
Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If you have taken the computer to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult ...
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... attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 46. See "Connecting to charge the... battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To use external power or to a power source" on the cooling fan is ...
... attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 46. See "Connecting to charge the... battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To use external power or to a power source" on the cooling fan is ...
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... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter 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 follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Connecting the...
... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter 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 follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Connecting the...
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... to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure 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 the AC...is low and it is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to a power source The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on a ...
... to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure 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 the AC...is low and it is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to a power source The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on a ...
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...devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ...ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for at a time. ...
...devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ...ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for at a time. ...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first ...
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first ...
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system ...indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on...
This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system ...indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on...
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... Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). 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...
... Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). 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...
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... on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when ...the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position.
... on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when ...the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position.
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... (optional) 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the...
... (optional) 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the...
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It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use ...
It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use ...
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... and files you were using any of these options to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before ...turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on the computer...
... and files you were using any of these options to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before ...turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on the computer...
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... mode. Getting Started Turning off . Factors 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 work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from... Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...
... mode. Getting Started Turning off . Factors 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 work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from... Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...
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... 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'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. For information about...
... 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'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. For information about...
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HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 If the network ...
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 If the network ...
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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 know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Saving your...
..., 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 know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Saving your...
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...and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you leave these energy-saving features... have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3...
...and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you leave these energy-saving features... have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3...