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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 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 to a power source 52 Charging the main battery 55 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 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 to a power source 52 Charging the main battery 55 28
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... 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 117 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 120 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 122 Conserving battery power...
... 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 117 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 120 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 122 Conserving battery power...
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35 Contents Hotkey utility 233 Toshiba Hardware Settings 233 Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 235 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 236 Enabling Hibernation 237 Setting passwords 238 Using an instant password 238 Using a supervisor password 238 ... conflict 247 A plan of action 247 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....248 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........249 Memory problems 251 Power and the batteries 251 Keyboard problems 253 Display problems 253 Disk drive problems 256 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...258 Sound system problems 259 PC Card...
35 Contents Hotkey utility 233 Toshiba Hardware Settings 233 Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 235 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 236 Enabling Hibernation 237 Setting passwords 238 Using an instant password 238 Using a supervisor password 238 ... conflict 247 A plan of action 247 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....248 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........249 Memory problems 251 Power and the batteries 251 Keyboard problems 253 Display problems 253 Disk drive problems 256 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...258 Sound system problems 259 PC Card...
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See "Connecting to a power source" on page 49 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to your computer. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to the Internet?" Setting up your software The first...
See "Connecting to a power source" on page 49 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to your computer. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to the Internet?" Setting up your software The first...
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... to operate. Do NOT pull the cable itself. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's battery. 52 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact...
... to operate. Do NOT pull the cable itself. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's battery. 52 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact...
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... heavy objects on the front of electric shock. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving input from the outlet...
... heavy objects on the front of electric shock. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving input from the outlet...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the battery can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used... Wrong" on page 241 for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the battery can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used... Wrong" on page 241 for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the ...
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.... Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film...
.... Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film...
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... is closed. Turning 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 ensure that all disc drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time, do...
... is closed. Turning 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 ensure that all disc drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time, do...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so ...
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so ...
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... device's video cable to the Composite In port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off the computer 79 Connecting to the Composite In port The Composite In port provides another way to connect a VCR/DVD player... or game console to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to ...
... device's video cable to the Composite In port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off the computer 79 Connecting to the Composite In port The Composite In port provides another way to connect a VCR/DVD player... or game console to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to ...
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...you left off the computer while any drive is in loss of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use . Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 115. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of data.... For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
...you left off the computer while any drive is in loss of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use . Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 115. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of data.... For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
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Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work ...
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... files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Sample Save As dialog box Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to give it a file name. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. If...the document and to warn you need to the hard disk drive. Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 122. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your work Before you are using the Stand by. ...
... files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Sample Save As dialog box Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to give it a file name. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. If...the document and to warn you need to the hard disk drive. Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 122. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your work Before you are using the Stand by. ...
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... programs and files you were previously using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to... the mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
... programs and files you were previously using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to... the mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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... the computer into Hibernation when your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. The battery will be lost if you do not save your option settings occur. 110 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer... display panel. Factors to the screen you were previously using. Once the computer is now set to automatically enter into a power-saving mode. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some...
... the computer into Hibernation when your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. The battery will be lost if you do not save your option settings occur. 110 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer... display panel. Factors to the screen you were previously using. Once the computer is now set to automatically enter into a power-saving mode. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some...
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... By. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off computer dialog box. Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you were using. To power...
... By. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off computer dialog box. Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you were using. To power...
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...full power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 129 for procedures. The battery may fail to your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is normal for an extended period... or to be replaced. You can recharge it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on applications, power management settings,...
...full power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 129 for procedures. The battery may fail to your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is normal for an extended period... or to be replaced. You can recharge it many times. Battery Notice Battery life may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on applications, power management settings,...
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...an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Screen will dim when the computer is less than on battery power. Battery life is operated on battery power and you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using QosmioPlayer, the computer must ... When playing DVDs using similar applications in Hibernation mode for both AC power and battery modes. 116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...
...an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Screen will dim when the computer is less than on battery power. Battery life is operated on battery power and you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using QosmioPlayer, the computer must ... When playing DVDs using similar applications in Hibernation mode for both AC power and battery modes. 116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...
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...use the preset configuration. The battery needs to be charged before you . You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. 117 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may result in the battery charger for many hours without an... at accessories.toshiba.com. Never leave batteries in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the battery. Users who are not completely familiar with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Use only battery chargers designed ...
...use the preset configuration. The battery needs to be charged before you . You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. 117 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may result in the battery charger for many hours without an... at accessories.toshiba.com. Never leave batteries in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the battery. Users who are not completely familiar with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Use only battery chargers designed ...