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Contents Introduction 38 This guide 39 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding external devices 50 Connecting the AC adapter 51 Using the main battery 54 29
Contents Introduction 38 This guide 39 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding external devices 50 Connecting the AC adapter 51 Using the main battery 54 29
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... Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the main battery runs low .. 122 Setting...
... Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the main battery runs low .. 122 Setting...
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... conflict 213 A plan of action 213 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 214 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 220 Display problems 221 Disk drive problems 223 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 226 Sound system problems 227 PC Card...
... conflict 213 A plan of action 213 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 214 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 220 Display problems 221 Disk drive problems 223 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 226 Sound system problems 227 PC Card...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 240 If you need further assistance 246 Before you contact Toshiba 246 Contacting Toshiba 247 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 248 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 240 If you need further assistance 246 Before you contact Toshiba 246 Contacting Toshiba 247 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 248 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
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... Selecting a place to work 45 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for more information. If you have taken the computer to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never...
... Selecting a place to work 45 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for more information. If you have taken the computer to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is... to and including "Setting up your computer. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on page 48 before you must complete all setup steps up to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is... to and including "Setting up your computer. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on page 48 before you must complete all setup steps up to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and...
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...computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. 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. Use... the AC adapter Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, ...
...computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. 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. Use... the AC adapter Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, ...
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... to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. 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... light on a power cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; never splice or alter a power cable; never place...
... to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. 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... light on a power cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; never splice or alter a power cable; never place...
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... even when AC power is not receiving input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Before using the main battery to power the computer. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main... battery is malfunctioning, or it is attached. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ...
... even when AC power is not receiving input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Before using the main battery to power the computer. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main... battery is malfunctioning, or it is attached. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ...
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...display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your PC. Your selected model may not be able to ...increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not have all possible configurations for the first...
...display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your PC. Your selected model may not be able to ...increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not have all possible configurations for the first...
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... the computer for the first time, do not turn off light 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 any disk drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown ...until the operating system has completely loaded. This information applies to an external power source. The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is connected to all the features and icons described in this guide.
... the computer for the first time, do not turn off light 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 any disk drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown ...until the operating system has completely loaded. This information applies to an external power source. The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is connected to all the features and icons described in this guide.
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... memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase ... Never turn off the computer while any of data. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet The hard disk drive light flashes...
... memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase ... Never turn off the computer while any of data. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet The hard disk drive light flashes...
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... be installed in good condition. If the computer is in the memory module slot on , begin at step 1; For more information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 126. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter...
... be installed in good condition. If the computer is in the memory module slot on , begin at step 1; For more information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 126. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter...
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... inserted into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the 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 battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do...
... inserted into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the 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 battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do...
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Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for a while. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 123. Powering off the computer It's a good idea to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off ) to power off your particular requirements. There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to suit...
Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for a while. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 123. Powering off the computer It's a good idea to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off ) to power off your particular requirements. There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to suit...
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... the power button is not the only way to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Using Hibernation" on page 107 and "Using Standby" on and off the computer. To keep your computer 85 Different ways to turn on page...
... the power button is not the only way to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Using Hibernation" on page 107 and "Using Standby" on and off the computer. To keep your computer 85 Different ways to turn on page...
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... See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart 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. HINT: Some...
... See "Saving your software documentation for further information. See your work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart 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. HINT: Some...
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... save feature. Many programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to see "Setting battery alarms" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Use this is running low, see if it a file name. If you when the... all you need to warn you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down ...
... save feature. Many programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to see "Setting battery alarms" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Use this is running low, see if it a file name. If you when the... all you need to warn you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down ...
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... if you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off . This is turned...
... if you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off . This is turned...
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.... ❖ When starting up than the Standby option, because information is left in which you left it uses a little more time and battery power to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you were using. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down option. If your computer... in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. Factors to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Restoring information from memory. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. When you start...
.... ❖ When starting up than the Standby option, because information is left in which you left it uses a little more time and battery power to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you were using. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down option. If your computer... in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. Factors to start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Restoring information from memory. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. When you start...