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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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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Windows ... 100 Creating a CD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on.......... 101 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 102 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 102 Toshiba's Online Resources 103 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Windows ... 100 Creating a CD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on.......... 101 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 102 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 102 Toshiba's Online Resources 103 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105
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... management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low .. 113 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery power 114 Power Profiles 115 Changing the main battery 117 Removing the battery from the computer...
... management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low .. 113 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery power 114 Power Profiles 115 Changing the main battery 117 Removing the battery from the computer...
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...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 196 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 200 Display problems 201 Disk drive problems 204 Optical drive problems 206 Sound system problems 207 PC Card ...system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 220 If you need further assistance 226 Before you contact Toshiba 226 Contacting Toshiba 227 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 228 Toshiba's worldwide offices 229 Appendix A: Hot Keys 231 Volume Mute 231 Password security 232 Without a password...
...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 196 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 200 Display problems 201 Disk drive problems 204 Optical drive problems 206 Sound system problems 207 PC Card ...system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 220 If you need further assistance 226 Before you contact Toshiba 226 Contacting Toshiba 227 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 228 Toshiba's worldwide offices 229 Appendix A: Hot Keys 231 Volume Mute 231 Password security 232 Without a password...
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... for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur...
... for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur...
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... steps up to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers,...that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Important information on your computer's ...
... steps up to shut down. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers,...that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Important information on your computer's ...
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...adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or ... damage 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. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord...
...adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or ... damage 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. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord...
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...connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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 adapter never bend or twist a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to a power source Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; 48 ...
...connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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 adapter never bend or twist a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to a power source Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; 48 ...
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...computer plugged in and turned off . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 117 for at a time. Before using all of the power provided by ...the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a...
...computer plugged in and turned off . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 117 for at a time. Before using all of the power provided by ...the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a...
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... is now ready for you to turn on your PC. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the...
... is now ready for you to turn on your PC. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the...
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Sample turning 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 an entire product Series. Getting ...
Sample turning 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 an entire product Series. Getting ...
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... disk and/ or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in progress and are off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to save your computer when you have more than one option available for a while. Options for turning off the computer Depending...
... disk and/ or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in progress and are off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to save your computer when you have more than one option available for a while. Options for turning off the computer Depending...
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...see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider ...are off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on page 77. Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning ...
...see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider ...are off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on page 77. Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning ...
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...using . 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 where you left it, including all open programs and files you left off the computer: Be sure to turn off ...Shut Down commands Depending on your hard disk. 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 the operating system installed, use the following steps to save your ...
...using . 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 where you left it, including all open programs and files you left off the computer: Be sure to turn off ...Shut Down commands Depending on your hard disk. 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 the operating system installed, use the following steps to save your ...
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... peripheral cables are disconnected. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 120. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its... moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
... peripheral cables are disconnected. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 120. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its... moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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... 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 " on page 91 for details. 83 See your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work...
... 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 " on page 91 for details. 83 See your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your work...
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... if 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 know the location, you can search for it has an automatic save your work . Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at...
... if 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 know the location, you can search for it has an automatic save your work . Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at...
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... face every day. ❖ EasyGuard Secure-to defend your data and your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that provides power when you are achieved on select models and configurations ..., power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. 105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ EasyGuard Protect and Fix-to fortify vital information and vulnerable components against loss,...
... face every day. ❖ EasyGuard Secure-to defend your data and your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that provides power when you are achieved on select models and configurations ..., power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. 105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ EasyGuard Protect and Fix-to fortify vital information and vulnerable components against loss,...
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It maintains this information for up to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 121 for DVD playback. If the computer is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, ...it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on . The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to retain ...
It maintains this information for up to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 121 for DVD playback. If the computer is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, ...it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on . The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to retain ...
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...Power management Your computer ships with you. If you travel and need to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Changes to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating ...environment and optimum system performance for use the preset configuration. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use in system...
...Power management Your computer ships with you. If you travel and need to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Changes to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating ...environment and optimum system performance for use the preset configuration. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use in system...