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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding external devices 51 Connecting the AC adapter 51 Using the main battery 54 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding external devices 51 Connecting the AC adapter 51 Using the main battery 54 28
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... again from Standby 114 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the main...
... again from Standby 114 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the main...
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...plan of action 189 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 190 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 191 Memory problems 193 Power and the batteries 194 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196 Disk drive problems 198 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 201 Sound system problems 202 PC Card... 202 Printer problems 205 Modem problems 206 Develop good computing habits 207 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213
...plan of action 189 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 190 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 191 Memory problems 193 Power and the batteries 194 Keyboard problems 195 Display problems 196 Disk drive problems 198 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 201 Sound system problems 202 PC Card... 202 Printer problems 205 Modem problems 206 Develop good computing habits 207 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213
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35 Contents Volume Mute 213 Volume Control 213 Password security 214 Without a password 214 With a password 214 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 215 Power usage mode 216 Standby mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Display modes 219 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling the ...
35 Contents Volume Mute 213 Volume Control 213 Password security 214 Without a password 214 With a password 214 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 215 Power usage mode 216 Standby mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Display modes 219 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling the ...
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... the computer while it by its center hole and edge. Handle discs carefully. Grasp it is active. Do not turn off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid touching the surface of your PC, and never expose the PC to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to a disk may...
... the computer while it by its center hole and edge. Handle discs carefully. Grasp it is active. Do not turn off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid touching the surface of your PC, and never expose the PC to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to a disk may...
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... 49 before you must attach the AC adapter. To use it. See "Connecting the modem" on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before adding... external or internal components to charge the battery you must connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User...
... 49 before you must attach the AC adapter. To use it. See "Connecting the modem" on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before adding... external or internal components to charge the battery you must connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User...
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Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. To ... for the first time you may want to the AC adapter. Getting Started Adding external devices 51 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 140).
Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. To ... for the first time you may want to the AC adapter. Getting Started Adding external devices 51 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 140).
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... a chemical known to the State 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. ❖ 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. ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC Adapter. Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows green. Getting Started Connecting the...
... a chemical known to the State 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. ❖ 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. ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC Adapter. Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows green. Getting Started Connecting the...
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...is powered on. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. For more information about installing or removing the main battery see "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 125 for at least six hours with its ...main battery already installed. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall...
...is powered on. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. For more information about installing or removing the main battery see "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 125 for at least six hours with its ...main battery already installed. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall...
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...Your selected model may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that any disk drives are examples of some of the screen. This is... operated on the power 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 all the features and icons described in this guide. 56 Getting Started Using the computer for ...
...Your selected model may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that any disk drives are examples of some of the screen. This is... operated on the power 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 all the features and icons described in this guide. 56 Getting Started Using the computer for ...
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... being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is connected to indicate that the hard disk drive is in use . HINT: After turning on the system ...
... being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is connected to indicate that the hard disk drive is in use . HINT: After turning on the system ...
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... on . The Turn off the computer. 6 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the battery from Stand By mode: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn it down...
... on . The Turn off the computer. 6 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the battery from Stand By mode: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn it down...
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... for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on . The memory module pops partially...
... for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on . The memory module pops partially...
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See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 125. For more information, see "Changing the main battery" on page 160. There are using it may also wish to your power usage settings. Powering off the computer It's a good idea to power off . ... ❖ Disables the button ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which you can choose. Getting Started Powering off ) to fully charge the main battery. You may take up to six hours to assign the TOSHIBA Assist button. If you are additional custom settings you wish to charge the main...
See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 125. For more information, see "Changing the main battery" on page 160. There are using it may also wish to your power usage settings. Powering off the computer It's a good idea to power off . ... ❖ Disables the button ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which you can choose. Getting Started Powering off ) to fully charge the main battery. You may take up to six hours to assign the TOSHIBA Assist button. If you are additional custom settings you wish to charge the main...
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... dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Different ways to turn the computer on and off the computer. Caring for your computer's main battery, see "Using Hibernation" on page 108 and "Using Standby" on page 128. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other...
... dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Different ways to turn the computer on and off the computer. Caring for your computer's main battery, see "Using Hibernation" on page 108 and "Using Standby" on page 128. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other...
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... reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you can turn on page 91 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning...
... reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you can turn on page 91 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning...
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... off the computer, save your work 91 To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. Your computer can be lost. If you are using Stand by mode. Check your program's documentation... goes out. 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 page 123. Use this is running low, see if it a file name. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program, click...
... off the computer, save your work 91 To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. Your computer can be lost. If you are using Stand by mode. Check your program's documentation... goes out. 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 page 123. Use this is running low, see if it a file name. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program, click...
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... activity lights are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. If you were previously using any of these options to power down the computer ❖ Standby, which restarts...
... activity lights are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. If you were previously using any of these options to power down the computer ❖ Standby, which restarts...
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... is left off the computer, but it , and opens all the programs and files you were using. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it... computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down option. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to consider when choosing ...
... is left off the computer, but it , and opens all the programs and files you were using. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it... computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down option. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to consider when choosing ...
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105 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens ... you are not connected to save your information will be lost. Sample Turn off computer. NOTE If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Using Turn Off or Shut down using . Be sure to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer...
105 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens ... you are not connected to save your information will be lost. Sample Turn off computer. NOTE If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Using Turn Off or Shut down using . Be sure to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer...