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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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Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the ...
Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the ...
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... not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to shut... on page 46. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to shut... on page 46. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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...the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use... of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample...
...the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use... of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample...
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... hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in place; 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. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is time to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a...
... hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in place; 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. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is time to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a...
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...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the battery is charged for at a time. Continuing to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system operation and... will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/...
...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the battery is charged for at a time. Continuing to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system operation and... will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/...
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... by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the computer, 50 Getting Started Using the computer 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.
... by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the computer, 50 Getting Started Using the computer 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.
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... AC adapter, if you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the... product Series. 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 drives are designed to all those features.
... AC adapter, if you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the... product Series. 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 drives are designed to all those features.
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...memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to ...locate the memory module slot cover. 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; Memory module ...
...memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to ...locate the memory module slot cover. 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; Memory module ...
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... clips on either side of the memory module snap into 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting ...
... clips on either side of the memory module snap into 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting ...
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...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. Getting Started Adding memory...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 ...
...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. Getting Started Adding memory...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 ...
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... -use light are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby...
... -use light are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby...
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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, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of these options ...
.... ❖ 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, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of these options ...
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... returns to save your work first. 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 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 you can continue working from turning off the computer or...
... returns to save your work first. 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 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 you can continue working from turning off the computer or...
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... with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 118. 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 ...
... with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 118. 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 ...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your work stays in the computer's temporary ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Your work stays in the computer's temporary ...
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... the command line from the drop-down list. 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. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to see...
... the command line from the drop-down list. 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. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to see...
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... efficiency. 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 battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby... a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.
... efficiency. 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 battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby... a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.