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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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Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in ...
Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in ...
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To prevent possible overheating of the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is ...blocked, it . These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to and including "Setting up your software" on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting...
To prevent possible overheating of the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is ...blocked, it . These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to and including "Setting up your software" on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting...
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... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; 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 the computer, always follow this... plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery.
... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; 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 the computer, always follow this... plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery.
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... connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as...place heavy objects on a cord/cable; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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 ...
... connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as...place heavy objects on a cord/cable; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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 ...
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... by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main...operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a ...
... by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main...operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a ...
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... of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over a period of the computer,
... of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over a period of the computer,
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... screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the power button and the... screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all ...
... screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the power button and the... screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to all drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all ...
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... the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; 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 the system). 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional..., click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
... the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; 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 the system). 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional..., click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
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... has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has ...
... has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has ...
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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. 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.
... (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. 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.
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..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a network, use light are not connected to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed...
..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a network, use light are not connected to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed...
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...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 Hibernation mode,... the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning...
...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 Hibernation mode,... the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning...
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... or using . If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files...using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started...
... or using . If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files...using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional external diskette 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. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional external diskette 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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... and provides important information about basic features. 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 See "Saving your file to the...
... and provides important information about basic features. 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 See "Saving your file to the...
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... Windows® folder, type just the program name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of computing. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular...
... Windows® folder, type just the program name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of computing. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving ... has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. 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...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving ... has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. 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...