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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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... never expose the computer to skin. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in...
... never expose the computer to skin. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in...
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If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Do not use ... fan location will vary depending on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are...
If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Do not use ... fan location will vary depending on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are...
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... AC adapter otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting...
... AC adapter otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting...
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... never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on your model. never use nails, staples or similar objects 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 your... ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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...
... never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on your model. never use nails, staples or similar objects 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 your... ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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...
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... recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power ...Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system ...
... recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power ...Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system ...
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... settings, and features used. 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. Over a period of time, and depending...
... settings, and features used. 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. Over a period of time, and depending...
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...power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 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 all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have selected all those features...
...power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 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 all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have selected all those features...
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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 the system). 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the .... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the...
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) If the .... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The clips on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. ... 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.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The clips on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. ... 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.
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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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting...
... (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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting...
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... disk and/ or drive. If you to lose your computer when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... disk and/ or drive. If you to lose your computer when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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...mode shuts the computer 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 system is stored on again. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖... 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...
...mode shuts the computer 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 system is stored on again. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖... 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...
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... programs and files you were using. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. You should save 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 Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on placing your computer into a powersaving...
... programs and files you were using. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. You should save 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 Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on placing your computer into a powersaving...
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...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 connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. For information about taking care... of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette...
...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 connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. For information about taking care... of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette...
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... feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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 This feature saves...
... feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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 This feature saves...
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88 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good ...
88 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good ...
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... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This...