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...-friendly environment....... 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 47 Setting up your computer 48 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 50 Adding external devices 50 Installing additional memory (optional 51 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 58 Connecting a USB printer ...limitations 61 Connecting an external diskette drive 62 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting to a power source 63 Charging the battery 65 Using the computer for the first time 66 Opening the display panel 66 Turning on the power 66 Activating the ...
...-friendly environment....... 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 47 Setting up your computer 48 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 50 Adding external devices 50 Installing additional memory (optional 51 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 58 Connecting a USB printer ...limitations 61 Connecting an external diskette drive 62 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting to a power source 63 Charging the battery 65 Using the computer for the first time 66 Opening the display panel 66 Turning on the power 66 Activating the ...
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... Standby 121 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba's energy-saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Using additional batteries 123 Battery safety precautions 123 Maximizing battery life 124 Charging batteries 126 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring battery power 127 Determining remaining battery power 128 Conserving battery power 129 What to do when the...
... Standby 121 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba's energy-saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Using additional batteries 123 Battery safety precautions 123 Maximizing battery life 124 Charging batteries 126 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring battery power 127 Determining remaining battery power 128 Conserving battery power 129 What to do when the...
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22 Contents Setting battery alarms 130 Changing the main battery 131 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 131 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 132 Inserting a charged battery 133 Disposing of used batteries safely 134 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 136 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 137 Finding your way...
22 Contents Setting battery alarms 130 Changing the main battery 131 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 131 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 132 Inserting a charged battery 133 Disposing of used batteries safely 134 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 136 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 137 Finding your way...
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... hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 214 Memory module problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 218 Display problems 219 Disk drive problems 221 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 223 Sound system problems...Modem problems 228 Develop good computing habits 229 If you need further assistance 230 Before you call 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 233 Appendix A: Hot Keys 236 Volume Mute 236 Instant password security 237 Without a password 237...
... hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 214 Memory module problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 218 Display problems 219 Disk drive problems 221 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 223 Sound system problems...Modem problems 228 Develop good computing habits 229 If you need further assistance 230 Before you call 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 233 Appendix A: Hot Keys 236 Volume Mute 236 Instant password security 237 Without a password 237...
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... "Using PC Cards" on . CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as your computer for more information. Left side Cooling vents PC Card slots PC Card Battery release latch eject buttons The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can break off . Pencil lead can...
... "Using PC Cards" on . CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as your computer for more information. Left side Cooling vents PC Card slots PC Card Battery release latch eject buttons The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can break off . Pencil lead can...
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... release PC Cards from the computer case. The Internet button turns on and off. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the corresponding slots. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open... Internet button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad LCD sensor System indicator panel Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA...
... release PC Cards from the computer case. The Internet button turns on and off. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the corresponding slots. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open... Internet button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad LCD sensor System indicator panel Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA...
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...of the key instead of typing the letter printed on page 83. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 127. The on/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is... when the computer is being charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Overlay keys" on the top of the key. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows green when the battery is in Standby mode. The light flashes amber when the computer is ...
...of the key instead of typing the letter printed on page 83. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 127. The on/off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is... when the computer is being charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Overlay keys" on the top of the key. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows green when the battery is in Standby mode. The light flashes amber when the computer is ...
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The modem cover protects the built-in modem. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for detailed...
The modem cover protects the built-in modem. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for detailed...
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The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. 42 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 131.
The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. 42 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 131.
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... important for viruses. Turning off the computer while it is stored magnetically. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Information on diskettes is...
... important for viruses. Turning off the computer while it is stored magnetically. 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Information on diskettes is...
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... click Next or Skip. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. A window will display asking if you wish to charge the battery, you through steps to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on page...
... click Next or Skip. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. A window will display asking if you wish to charge the battery, you through steps to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on page...
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... short circuit or electric shock. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with your...adapter. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. DANGER: Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily ...
... short circuit or electric shock. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with your...adapter. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. DANGER: Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily ...
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... than a few hours at a time. There is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to charge the battery when the computer is charging. Getting Started Charging the battery 65 If the electrical outlet is live power outlet using the AC adapter and ...power cable. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use . The less power the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to a power outlet, you must charge it ...
... than a few hours at a time. There is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to charge the battery when the computer is charging. Getting Started Charging the battery 65 If the electrical outlet is live power outlet using the AC adapter and ...power cable. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use . The less power the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to a power outlet, you must charge it ...
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... external power source. CAUTION: Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. Getting...
... external power source. CAUTION: Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. Getting...
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For information about taking care of your hard disk. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may damage your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you automatically return to where you are not connected to...left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, power down the computer. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , don't turn on page 104. Guidelines for powering off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and if you ...
For information about taking care of your hard disk. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may damage your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you automatically return to where you are not connected to...left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, power down the computer. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , don't turn on page 104. Guidelines for powering off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and if you ...
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Your computer can turn on page 130. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 80 See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you save it to the disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error ...occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working. This feature saves your...
Your computer can turn on page 130. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 80 See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you save it to the disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error ...occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working. This feature saves your...
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86 Learning the Basics Starting a program For information on how to program the button, see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 148. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. This is one of the most important rules of the ... page 130. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Saving your work Before you return to see "Setting battery alarms" on your work . If you have an automatic save your desktop ❖ Use the Start...
86 Learning the Basics Starting a program For information on how to program the button, see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 148. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. This is one of the most important rules of the ... page 130. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Saving your work Before you return to see "Setting battery alarms" on your work . If you have an automatic save your desktop ❖ Use the Start...
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... secondary button, then pointing to play DVDs while running on page 93. For more information, see "CD/ DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can also write files (including music) to music. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 91 7 Click the icon for the diskette...
... secondary button, then pointing to play DVDs while running on page 93. For more information, see "CD/ DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can also write files (including music) to music. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 91 7 Click the icon for the diskette...
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... computer When you power down the computer, you have a number of options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you are off the computer.
... computer When you power down the computer, you have a number of options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you are off the computer.
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...On restarting, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Use it uses a little more time and battery power to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to... state of the computer to system settings. Since Hibernation does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it . 105 Learning...
...On restarting, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Use it uses a little more time and battery power to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to... state of the computer to system settings. Since Hibernation does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it . 105 Learning...