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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
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If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Read the ...
If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Read the ...
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... wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use external power or to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan... location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before...
... wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use external power or to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan... location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before...
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...in the User's Guide. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Connecting.../cable and AC adapter When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result...
...in the User's Guide. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Connecting.../cable and AC adapter When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result...
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.../cable near a heat source; Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting 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 place; Doing...low and it is time to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to ...
.../cable near a heat source; Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting 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 place; Doing...low and it is time to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to ...
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...the computer plugged in and turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Charging the main... charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information ...
...the computer plugged in and turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Charging the main... charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information ...
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... dots that may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer,
... dots that may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer,
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... the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on... your model-about one second. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all those features. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the...
... the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on... your model-about one second. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all those features. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the...
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... appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
... appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
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... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. For more information on inserting the...
... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. For more information on inserting the...
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... hold it out 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, ...then turn on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up when you turn the power on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key...
... hold it out 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, ...then turn on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up when you turn the power on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key...
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... lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using...
... lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using...
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... system settings so that, when you turn on again. 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 progress and are not...
... system settings so that, when you turn on again. 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 progress and are not...
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...that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your work before putting your ...computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when...
...that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your work before putting your ...computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when...
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... computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.... Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 123. The easiest way to do...
... computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.... Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 123. The easiest way to do...
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.... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work " on page 93 for details. 85 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can...
.... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work " on page 93 for details. 85 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can...
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... know the location, you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of computing. Check your program's documentation to get in the habit of saving frequently. Otherwise, type the full...
... know the location, you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of computing. Check your program's documentation to get in the habit of saving frequently. Otherwise, type the full...