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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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external 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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... 99 Creating a CD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional...
... 99 Creating a CD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional...
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... Using a hot key to set the Power Profile mode 114 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer .......115 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Disposing of used batteries 120 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 122 Exploring the desktop...
... Using a hot key to set the Power Profile mode 114 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer .......115 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Disposing of used batteries 120 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 122 Exploring the desktop...
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... Preset Power Profiles 154 Quickly creating a new power profile 154 Customizing a power profile 154 Mouse Utility 155 Toshiba HW Setup 156 Toshiba Zooming Utility 157 Toshiba Button Controls 158 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 159 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 161 Problems that are ... 168 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........170 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card problems ...
... Preset Power Profiles 154 Quickly creating a new power profile 154 Customizing a power profile 154 Mouse Utility 155 Toshiba HW Setup 156 Toshiba Zooming Utility 157 Toshiba Button Controls 158 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 159 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 161 Problems that are ... 168 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........170 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card problems ...
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... Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys 206 Volume Mute 206 Password security 207 Without a password 207 With a password 207 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 208 Power profile mode 209 Standby mode 210 Hibernation mode 211 Display modes 212 Display brightness...
... Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys 206 Volume Mute 206 Password security 207 Without a password 207 With a password 207 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 208 Power profile mode 209 Standby mode 210 Hibernation mode 211 Display modes 212 Display brightness...
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...as air conditioner vents or heaters ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ...off the computer. 2. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to spill into any of your work ❖...
...as air conditioner vents or heaters ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ...off the computer. 2. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to spill into any of your work ❖...
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...guides you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. See "Setting up for an Internet account...telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including "...
...guides you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. See "Setting up for an Internet account...telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including "...
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...the exact order as described in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba-recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power...and AC adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any...cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a ...
...the exact order as described in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba-recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power...and AC adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any...cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a ...
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... charging, or the AC adaptor 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 run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Failure ...to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor. 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; 48...
... charging, or the AC adaptor 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 run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Failure ...to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor. 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; 48...
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... Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for at a time. To charge the battery with its main battery already installed. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC ...
... Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for at a time. To charge the battery with its main battery already installed. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC ...
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Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product series. Your... select model may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives are designed to increase the brightness of...characteristic of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to ...
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product series. Your... select model may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that all drives are designed to increase the brightness of...characteristic of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to ...
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... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main... battery" on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 69). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and...
... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main... battery" on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 69). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and...
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... memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right-side up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 ... cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
... memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right-side up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 ... cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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..., and then click System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the ... cutout located in the direction you to move the cursor to work. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 5 Re-insert the main battery. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the...
..., and then click System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the ... cutout located in the direction you to move the cursor to work. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 5 Re-insert the main battery. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the...
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... your files and make sure the disk activity lights are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery.
... your files and make sure the disk activity lights are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery.
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...Since Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring... 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 where you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation...
...Since Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring... 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 where you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation...
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You should save your work before putting your computer on your hard disk. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on the operating...71 ❖ 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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your ...
You should save your work before putting your computer on your hard disk. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on the operating...71 ❖ 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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your ...
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... more information on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. 78 Getting Started Caring...
... more information on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. 78 Getting Started Caring...
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... at preset intervals. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. If the network you are working...
... at preset intervals. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. If the network you are working...