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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........48 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... Discs 98 Powering down the computer 99 Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command 99 Using Hibernation Mode 102 Using Standby Mode 104 Toshiba's online resources 106 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 108 Power management 109 Using additional...
... Discs 98 Powering down the computer 99 Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command 99 Using Hibernation Mode 102 Using Standby Mode 104 Toshiba's online resources 106 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 108 Power management 109 Using additional...
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... Using a hot key to set the power profile..........117 Changing the main battery 118 Removing the battery from the computer .......118 Inserting the battery into the computer...........120 Taking care of your battery 121 Safety precautions 121 Maximizing battery life 122 Disposing of used batteries 123 Traveling tips 124 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options 125 Exploring the...
... Using a hot key to set the power profile..........117 Changing the main battery 118 Removing the battery from the computer .......118 Inserting the battery into the computer...........120 Taking care of your battery 121 Safety precautions 121 Maximizing battery life 122 Disposing of used batteries 123 Traveling tips 124 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options 125 Exploring the...
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... conflict 163 A plan of action 163 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 167 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 169 Display problems 170 Disk drive problems 172 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card... problems 176 Printer problems 179 Modem problems 180 Develop good computing habits 180 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
... conflict 163 A plan of action 163 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 167 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 169 Display problems 170 Disk drive problems 172 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card... problems 176 Printer problems 179 Modem problems 180 Develop good computing habits 180 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
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... your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software" on page 47 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your Internet connectivity." These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on... use it. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or local area network (LAN). Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter.
... your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software" on page 47 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your Internet connectivity." These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on... use it. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or local area network (LAN). Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter.
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..." on page 47. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software" on page 143) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. AC adapter cord AC adapter Power cord.../cable Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter cord Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
..." on page 47. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software" on page 143) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. AC adapter cord AC adapter Power cord.../cable Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter cord Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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.... For more than a few hours at a time. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 108. There is not connected to an external power source. It takes several hours to the power cord/cable. Once the... first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of , or apply heat...
.... For more than a few hours at a time. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 108. There is not connected to an external power source. It takes several hours to the power cord/cable. Once the... first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of , or apply heat...
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... to recharge. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the... battery can be used . Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to the right and lift the display panel. Never lift or move the computer using all of the power provided...
... to recharge. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the... battery can be used . Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to the right and lift the display panel. Never lift or move the computer using all of the power provided...
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...external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power and you may come on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any ... of some of the many possible icons that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
...external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power and you may come on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any ... of some of the many possible icons that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
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Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the cover in a safe place so that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Memory slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on page 118). 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the captive screws that you can retrieve it later.
Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the cover in a safe place so that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Memory slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on page 118). 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the captive screws that you can retrieve it later.
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.... Never turn off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or ... using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off ) to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where...
.... Never turn off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or ... using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off ) to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where...
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... pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for your computer 73 Caring for your computer This section gives ...For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your system, or visit accessories...
... pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for your computer 73 Caring for your computer This section gives ...For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your system, or visit accessories...
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... frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work " on page 83 for details. 75 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information.
... frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work " on page 83 for details. 75 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information.
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... save feature. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work 83 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you when the battery is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your data even when you do not know the program's location, type the command line.... Otherwise, type the full file path. When the operating system has found the file, click Open. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For...
... save feature. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work 83 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you when the battery is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your data even when you do not know the program's location, type the command line.... Otherwise, type the full file path. When the operating system has found the file, click Open. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For...
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.... TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of a domain. The Windows® XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command. This is the most time and battery power. Using the Turn off the computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are not connected to a Windows...
.... TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of a domain. The Windows® XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command. This is the most time and battery power. Using the Turn off the computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are not connected to a Windows...
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... page 153. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory If you shut down the computer by opening the display panel. Starting again after Shut down To start up than ...restoring it . Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. ...
... page 153. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory If you shut down the computer by opening the display panel. Starting again after Shut down To start up than ...restoring it . Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. ...
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...computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you do not ...save your work first. Be sure to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode ...
...computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you do not ...save your work first. Be sure to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Hibernation mode ...
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...Toshiba recommends that you are away from an AC outlet. Battery life is fully discharged. To ensure that provides power when you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using similar applications in the Windows operating system. After a period of the battery, and the battery...to retain a charge. You can recharge it many times. The battery may fail to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on usage. 108 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on the most recent software and hardware options...
...Toshiba recommends that you are away from an AC outlet. Battery life is fully discharged. To ensure that provides power when you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using similar applications in the Windows operating system. After a period of the battery, and the battery...to retain a charge. You can recharge it many times. The battery may fail to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on usage. 108 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on the most recent software and hardware options...
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...the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you.... Power management Your computer ships with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen....
...the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you.... Power management Your computer ships with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen....
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... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. 110 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the...
... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. 110 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the...