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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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... base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious...
... base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious...
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.... Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into ... 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. The...
.... Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into ... 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. The...
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... hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage...or to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to a live...
... hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage...or to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to a live...
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... never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; 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; never... serious injury. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter ...
... never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; 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; never... serious injury. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter ...
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... input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Your ... the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required...
... input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Your ... the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required...
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... it . Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
... it . Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
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... of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. Your select model may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ..., if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not have all...
... of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. Your select model may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ..., if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not have all...
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... module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window...
... module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 ... completely inserted into position. The clips on the memory module 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 connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 ... completely inserted into position. The clips on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
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... turn 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables.
... turn 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... when you are not using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages...
... when you are not using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages...
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... to the state in which you left off. 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 maintain the saved information, system settings are...
... to the state in which you left off. 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 maintain the saved information, system settings are...
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...you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. You should save your hard disk. .... Be sure to 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 left it, including all open programs and files you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up ...
...you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. You should save your hard disk. .... Be sure to 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 left it, including all open programs and files you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up ...
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... panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. To keep your battery" on page 123. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning... disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. To keep your battery" on page 123. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning... disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature ...
If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature ...
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For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. This is a good idea to see if it has an automatic save your work 93 2 In the Run dialog ...
For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. This is a good idea to see if it has an automatic save your work 93 2 In the Run dialog ...