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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 these instructions could result in damage or serious injury....or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power ...
...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 these instructions could result in damage or serious injury....or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power ...
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...windows displayed, and the order in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup...setup choices. Setting up your software" on page 125. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you turn on page 46. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all...
...windows displayed, and the order in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup...setup choices. Setting up your software" on page 125. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you turn on page 46. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all...
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...your computer, or use Toshiba-recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Failure to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adaptor output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire ...avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull...
...your computer, or use Toshiba-recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Failure to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adaptor output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire ...avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull...
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...a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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...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 disassemble or repair an AC adaptor or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to recharge the...
...a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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...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 disassemble or repair an AC adaptor or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to recharge the...
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...provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery with its main battery already installed. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at ... computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. When the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off , leave the computer plugged into an AC power ...
...provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery with its main battery already installed. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at ... computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. When the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off , leave the computer plugged into an AC power ...
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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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...bright dots that all drives are empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible ...you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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 all the features and icons described in this guide...
...bright dots that all drives are empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible ...you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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 all the features and icons described in this guide...
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...Turn Off or Shut Down. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating...
...Turn Off or Shut Down. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating...
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... module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory ...(optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you need to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables....
... module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory ...(optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you need to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables....
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...check that the module is sensitive to touch and enables you to the bottom of a finger. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to work. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off... memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to the top of the page, push your finger toward yourself...
...check that the module is sensitive to touch and enables you to the bottom of a finger. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to work. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off... memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to the top of the page, push your finger toward yourself...
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to ...
Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to ...
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...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 hard disk. Since ...Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. For information on page 74. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for Hibernation mode, ...
...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 hard disk. Since ...Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. For information on page 74. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for Hibernation mode, ...
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...first. 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 computer dialog box appears. The Turn off the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby... mode" on your hard disk. Getting Started Turning off your computer. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and...
...first. 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 computer dialog box appears. The Turn off the computer or using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby... mode" on your hard disk. Getting Started Turning off your computer. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and...
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... "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. To keep your desk. Cleaning the computer ...
... "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. To keep your desk. Cleaning the computer ...
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... provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work since you must restart your...
... provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work since you must restart your...