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... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51...
... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51...
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... the keyboard and turning it on ........ 76 Installing the keyboard to the computer........... 78 Turning off the keyboard 78 Charging the keyboard 78 Changing the battery on keyboard 78 Starting a program 79 Saving your work 80 Printing your work 81 Using diskettes 82 Inserting and removing diskettes 82 Caring for diskettes...
... the keyboard and turning it on ........ 76 Installing the keyboard to the computer........... 78 Turning off the keyboard 78 Charging the keyboard 78 Changing the battery on keyboard 78 Starting a program 79 Saving your work 80 Printing your work 81 Using diskettes 82 Inserting and removing diskettes 82 Caring for diskettes...
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... 4: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 108 Using additional batteries 108 Battery safety precautions 108 Charging batteries 109 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 111 Conserving battery power 112 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting...
... 4: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 108 Using additional batteries 108 Battery safety precautions 108 Charging batteries 109 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 111 Conserving battery power 112 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting...
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... 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 219 Secondary IDE Channel DMA... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
... 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 211 Memory card problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215 Display problems 215 Disk drive problems 217 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 219 Secondary IDE Channel DMA... Card problems 229 Printer problems 232 Modem problems 233 Develop good computing habits 233 If you need further assistance 235 Before you call 235 Contacting Toshiba 235 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238
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...light-Flashes to an external power source. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is on. The on/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light Wireless indicator light The system indicator lights are under a tinted panel and are visible only when... light glows green when the computer is fully charged. The light glows amber when the computer is being accessed. It glows amber while the battery is in use. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel AC power light On/off light glows green when...
...light-Flashes to an external power source. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is on. The on/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light Wireless indicator light The system indicator lights are under a tinted panel and are visible only when... light glows green when the computer is fully charged. The light glows amber when the computer is being accessed. It glows amber while the battery is in use. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel AC power light On/off light glows green when...
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... at an optimum temperature. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 57 for detailed information. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory.... 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. The...
... at an optimum temperature. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 57 for detailed information. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory.... 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Battery pack Hard disk drive cover The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you do not block the cooling vents. The...
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... new files for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Information on disks is being used for viruses. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from or writing to...
... new files for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery. Information on disks is being used for viruses. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from or writing to...
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To use it. A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue. Getting ... first time you can use external power or to a voice-grade telephone line. NOTE: To register online, your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to charge the...
To use it. A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue. Getting ... first time you can use external power or to a voice-grade telephone line. NOTE: To register online, your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to charge the...
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The AC power light on the back of the computer. 48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in.
The AC power light on the back of the computer. 48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in.
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...wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause an electric shock. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Never ... use. There is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. Never pull directly on top of electric shock. The AC power and battery lights glow. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to unplug it. Never remove the...
...wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause an electric shock. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Never ... use. There is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. Never pull directly on top of electric shock. The AC power and battery lights glow. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to unplug it. Never remove the...
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...takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is connected to power the computer, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery when the computer is charging. It takes much.... For more than a few hours at a time. The on page 107. If the computer is reduced. Connect the computer to charge the battery is not consuming full power, the time required to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. Once the computer is charged ...
...takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is connected to power the computer, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery when the computer is charging. It takes much.... For more than a few hours at a time. The on page 107. If the computer is reduced. Connect the computer to charge the battery is not consuming full power, the time required to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. Once the computer is charged ...
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The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 111. The AC power light glows... when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power...
The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 111. The AC power light glows... when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power...
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Scroll wheel Secondary control button Primary control button Wireless mouse Installing batteries in the wireless mouse The mouse requires two AA batteries. Battery cover Wireless mouse battery location To insert the batteries, turn the mouse over and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries and replace the battery cover. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55...
Scroll wheel Secondary control button Primary control button Wireless mouse Installing batteries in the wireless mouse The mouse requires two AA batteries. Battery cover Wireless mouse battery location To insert the batteries, turn the mouse over and remove the battery cover. Insert the batteries and replace the battery cover. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55...
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... that is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; You may want to install a memory module. otherwise, skip to add additional memory modules of either...
... that is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. If the computer is equipped with enough memory to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; You may want to install a memory module. otherwise, skip to add additional memory modules of either...
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... outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then...
... outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then...
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For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you automatically return to recharge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 Turning off the computer...off your computer when you are using it for a longer period, use light on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main battery. Alternatively, use Hibernation mode to save your hard disk, diskette drive, DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. With the computer off the power while...
For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you automatically return to recharge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 Turning off the computer...off your computer when you are using it for a longer period, use light on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main battery. Alternatively, use Hibernation mode to save your hard disk, diskette drive, DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. With the computer off the power while...
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... or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 107. Never use lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables...
... or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 107. Never use lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables...
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... can turn on page 113. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 71 See your file to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists... occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the...
... can turn on page 113. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 71 See your file to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists... occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you save feature that you when the...
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...Learning the Basics Using the wireless keyboard Wireless keyboard removed from the computer following the procedures described in the computer. Changing the battery on keyboard To change the battery on the bottom of the keyboard down to snap it into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the top of... the keyboard when it to the computer: 1 Insert the front of the keyboard into place. The battery cover is found on the wireless keyboard, first remove the keyboard from the computer chassis Installing the keyboard to the computer To install the keyboard...
...Learning the Basics Using the wireless keyboard Wireless keyboard removed from the computer following the procedures described in the computer. Changing the battery on keyboard To change the battery on the bottom of the keyboard down to snap it into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the top of... the keyboard when it to the computer: 1 Insert the front of the keyboard into place. The battery cover is found on the wireless keyboard, first remove the keyboard from the computer chassis Installing the keyboard to the computer To install the keyboard...
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... contains the information you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from it's slot. 3 Replace the battery and reattach the connector removed in step 2. 4 Replace the battery cover and retighten the screw. If you prefer to open the program first, you want to locate the program file ❖...; Explorer or My Computer to work on. Learning the Basics Starting a program 79 1 Remove the screw on page 132. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the...
... contains the information you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from it's slot. 3 Replace the battery and reattach the connector removed in step 2. 4 Replace the battery cover and retighten the screw. If you prefer to open the program first, you want to locate the program file ❖...; Explorer or My Computer to work on. Learning the Basics Starting a program 79 1 Remove the screw on page 132. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the...