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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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... for Safety and Comfort. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or...
... for Safety and Comfort. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or...
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... similar materials can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Do not use it could cause... up your computer 43 Important information on your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... similar materials can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Do not use it could cause... up your computer 43 Important information on your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... 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. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly...
... 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. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly...
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... a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet... hands. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on your model. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury...
... a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet... hands. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on your model. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury...
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... into an AC power source for system 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 for information on page 115 for more than a few hours at least ... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Disconnect the AC...
... into an AC power source for system 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 for information on page 115 for more than a few hours at least ... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Disconnect the AC...
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... transistors (TFT) and is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your PC. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it...
... transistors (TFT) and is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your PC. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it...
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...power To turn on your model-about one second. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown 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. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ...
...power To turn on your model-about one second. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown 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. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ...
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The operating system turns off (or Shut down 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 the system). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is ... the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
The operating system turns off (or Shut down 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 the system). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is ... the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
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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 page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module... 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 connector until the clips snap into position. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 ...
...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 page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module... 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 connector until the clips snap into position. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 ...
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... Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 (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.
... Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 (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.
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... is a good idea to turn off your work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate If you turn 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...
... is a good idea to turn off your work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate If you turn 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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...system 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 again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main... battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up than does turning off . Since ...
...system 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 again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main... battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up than does turning off . Since ...
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...off. 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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 68. 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 hard disk. Be sure to save your work first. Standby mode...
...off. 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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 68. 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 hard disk. Be sure to save your work first. Standby mode...
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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. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, ... tips on page 118. 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.
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. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, ... tips on page 118. 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.
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... work " on page 88 for details. 80 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
... work " on page 88 for details. 80 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
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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 turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For example, to get in the...
..., 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 turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For example, to get in the...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use 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 ...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use 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 ...