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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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Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Getting Started Selecting a place to ...
Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Getting Started Selecting a place to ...
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... fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the computer. Setting up your computer 43 Important information on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps... NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan.
... fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the computer. Setting up your computer 43 Important information on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps... NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan.
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...DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ...connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use of fire...
...DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ...connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use of fire...
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...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to follow this instruction could result in an electric ... injury. 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 AC ...
...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to follow this instruction could result in an electric ... injury. 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 AC ...
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... into a live wall outlet for information on page 118 for several hours with its main battery already installed. The RTC battery charges when the computer is attached. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.... Before using the main battery to power the computer. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on . After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer you must...
... into a live wall outlet for information on page 118 for several hours with its main battery already installed. The RTC battery charges when the computer is attached. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.... Before using the main battery to power the computer. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on . After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer you must...
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... characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn...
... characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn...
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... or switches shown 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 all the features and icons described in this guide. 52...
... or switches shown 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 all the features and icons described in this guide. 52...
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... the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut Down, depending on , begin at step 1; 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 the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the ...main battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off ...
... the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut Down, depending on , begin at step 1; 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 the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the ...main battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off ...
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... memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. The clips on either side of the memory module... 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.
... memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. The clips on either side of the memory module... 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.
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... the computer. 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. of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You... 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.
... the computer. 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. of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You... 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.
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... into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to lose your work. 74 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or...
... into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to lose your work. 74 Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or...
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... before turning the computer on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖...
... before turning the computer on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖...
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...mode. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer or using . 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Because the state of the ...; When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" ...
...mode. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer or using . 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Because the state of the ...; When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" ...
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Be sure to save your computer. Sample Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turn Off For Windows® XP operating system when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps ...
Be sure to save your computer. Sample Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turn Off For Windows® XP operating system when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps ...
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.... The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. For more information on purchasing a cable lock. For information about taking care...
.... The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. For more information on purchasing a cable lock. For information about taking care...
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If the 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving ...
If the 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving ...