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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 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 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 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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... 95 Creating a CD 95 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 98 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 99 Battery Notice 100
... 95 Creating a CD 95 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 98 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 99 Battery Notice 100
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...Using additional batteries 101 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery alarms 108 Conserving battery power 109... Power Profile .........111 Changing the main battery 112 Removing the battery from the computer .......112 Inserting a charged battery 114 Taking care of your battery 115 Safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring...
...Using additional batteries 101 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery alarms 108 Conserving battery power 109... Power Profile .........111 Changing the main battery 112 Removing the battery from the computer .......112 Inserting a charged battery 114 Taking care of your battery 115 Safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring...
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... plan of action 220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........222 Power and the batteries 224 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 230 Optical drive problems 232 Sound system problems 234 PC Card problems...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 247 If you need further assistance 253 Before you contact Toshiba 253 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 256 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Password security 259 Without a password ...
... plan of action 220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........222 Power and the batteries 224 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 230 Optical drive problems 232 Sound system problems 234 PC Card problems...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 247 If you need further assistance 253 Before you contact Toshiba 253 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 256 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Password security 259 Without a password ...
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... into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
... into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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... your computer. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. To use it could..., and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials...
... your computer. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. To use it could..., and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials...
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...AC adapter 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 the computer. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any metal parts. Failure to.... Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or ...
...AC adapter 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 the computer. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any metal parts. Failure to.... Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or ...
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... Doing any of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged never bend or twist a cord/cable...heat source; Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. Never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never run a cord/cable through a ...
... Doing any of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged never bend or twist a cord/cable...heat source; Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. Never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never run a cord/cable through a ...
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... charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖... in and turned off . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into an AC power source...
... charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖... in and turned off . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into an AC power source...
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... depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power... required for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it . Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to...
... depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power... required for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it . Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to...
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... the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. NOTE While in tablet mode" on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you...
... the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. NOTE While in tablet mode" on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you...
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..., unless you 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 empty. 3 Slide the power switch to all the features and icons described...
..., unless you 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 empty. 3 Slide the power switch to all the features and icons described...
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... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to lose your computer when you are...
... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to lose your computer when you are...
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... down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in ...Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in progress and are not...
... down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in ...Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in progress and are not...
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... mode" on page 69. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ...
... mode" on page 69. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ...
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... save your computer. The Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. Sample Turn off computer...
... save your computer. The Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. Sample Turn off computer...
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... computer. Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for your computer... up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings.
... computer. Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for your computer... up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings.
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... your software documentation for further information. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can...
... your software documentation for further information. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can...
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... Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it a file name. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Many programs offer a feature that...
... Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it a file name. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Many programs offer a feature that...
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...allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of other features that enhance its ...maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver ...
...allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of other features that enhance its ...maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver ...