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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 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 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Using the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 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 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Using the main battery 50 26
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... Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery...
... Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery...
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31 Contents Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 164 TOSHIBA Button Controls 165 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 166 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 168 Fingerprint utility limitations 168 Fingerprint Enrollment 168 Fingerprint Logon 170 Power-on Security 170 Control Center 172 Password Bank ... conflict 188 A plan of action 188 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 192 Power and the batteries 193 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196
31 Contents Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 164 TOSHIBA Button Controls 165 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 166 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 168 Fingerprint utility limitations 168 Fingerprint Enrollment 168 Fingerprint Logon 170 Power-on Security 170 Control Center 172 Password Bank ... conflict 188 A plan of action 188 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 192 Power and the batteries 193 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 215 If you need further assistance 221 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 222 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password... 226 With a password 226 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 227 Power usage 228 Standby ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 215 If you need further assistance 221 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 222 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password... 226 With a password 226 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 227 Power usage 228 Standby ...
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... liquid or moisture can become hot! If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain...
... liquid or moisture can become hot! If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain...
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up... to a power source" on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up... to a power source" on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
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... computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to the computer. Never pull...
... computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to the computer. Never pull...
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... splice or alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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...repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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...
... splice or alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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...repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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...
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... power the computer. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer you must first charge it... from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. 50 Getting Started Using the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC ...
... power the computer. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer you must first charge it... from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. 50 Getting Started Using the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC ...
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..., the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your ...
..., the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your ...
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... on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless 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 the features and icons described in this guide...
... on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless 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 the features and icons described in this guide...
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... any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main... battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer window ...
... any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main... battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer window ...
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...clips on page 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot... cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the...
...clips on page 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot... cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ... and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 ... and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.
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... computer's USB ports. If you turn off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery.
... computer's USB ports. If you turn off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to fully charge the main battery.
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...® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power.
...® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power.
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... Hibernation mode. Standby holds the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, 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 restarting from turning off . You should save your work before putting your computer into a powersaving mode. Standby mode ...
... Hibernation mode. Standby holds the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, 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 restarting from turning off . You should save your work before putting your computer into a powersaving mode. Standby mode ...
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... open programs and files you power down completely. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first.
... open programs and files you power down completely. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first.
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... harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object such as your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on purchasing a cable lock. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. To keep your computer. Getting...
... harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object such as your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on purchasing a cable lock. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. To keep your computer. Getting...
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... work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning...
... work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning...