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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 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 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 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 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
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Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ...
Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ...
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... the air intake on page 47. Do not use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to shut down. If the fan is not blocked. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing... computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. 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.
... the air intake on page 47. Do not use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to shut down. If the fan is not blocked. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing... computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. 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.
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...or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting ... power source Your computer requires power to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire ...
...or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting ... power source Your computer requires power to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire ...
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... plug; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in the... AC adapter never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; 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...
... plug; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in the... AC adapter never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; 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...
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... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications...source for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for ...
... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications...source for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for ...
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... computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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...To turn 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 the first time the ...all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of...
...To turn 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 the first time the ...all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of...
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...screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on... removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start,...
...screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on... removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start,...
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... the memory module is properly inserted. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the... battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory ...
... the memory module is properly inserted. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the... battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory ...
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... of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables.
... of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... server. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery.
... server. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery.
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...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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off. Factors ...
...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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off. Factors ...
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... fully, 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 the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ... be lost. For information on page 81. Be sure 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 Standby mode" on using...
... fully, 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 the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ... be lost. For information on page 81. Be sure 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 Standby mode" on using...
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To keep your battery" on page 123. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure ... and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives...
To keep your battery" on page 123. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure ... and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives...
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HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Your work " on page 93 for details. 85 If the network ...
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Your work " on page 93 for details. 85 If the network ...
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... Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you turn off the computer, save feature. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Check your program's documentation to the right of saving frequently. Otherwise, type the full file path. Saving documents is...
... Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you turn off the computer, save feature. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Check your program's documentation to the right of saving frequently. Otherwise, type the full file path. Saving documents is...