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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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... turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor...
... turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor...
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... into the computer. 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To...
... into the computer. 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To...
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Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a ...the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer...
Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a ...the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer...
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..., or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or... in place; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting 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 the AC...
..., or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or... in place; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting 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 the AC...
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... charged and ready to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours... with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for the first time, avoid leaving ...
... charged and ready to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours... with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for the first time, avoid leaving ...
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... technology. 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 your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide...
... technology. 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 your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide...
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...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 the brightness... the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. This information applies to all of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all ...
...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 the brightness... the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. This information applies to all of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all ...
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... on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. 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...
... on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. 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...
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... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Front of the memory module snap into place. For more information on inserting the...
... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Front of the memory module snap into place. For more information on inserting the...
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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. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the ... hold 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If...
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. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the ... hold 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If...
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It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a ...
It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a ...
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...few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ 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 progress and...
...few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ 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 progress and...
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... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work ...it, including all open programs and files you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off....
... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work ...it, including all open programs and files you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off....
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... your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care... of your battery" on page 123. To keep your desk. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information on cleaning and moving ...
... your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care... of your battery" on page 123. To keep your desk. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information on cleaning and moving ...
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... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See 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. HINT: Some...
... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See 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. HINT: Some...
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..., so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. This is one of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the...
..., so it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. This is one of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the...