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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 glows green when the computer is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . It glows green steadily when the battery is connected to indicate that wireless device is being charged. Wireless indicator light-Flashes to an...disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is currently in Standby mode. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The on/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light Wireless indicator light The system indicator lights are...
... light glows green when the computer is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . It glows green steadily when the battery is connected to indicate that wireless device is being charged. Wireless indicator light-Flashes to an...disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is currently in Standby mode. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The on/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light Wireless indicator light The system indicator lights are...
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... 57 for detailed information. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the pack from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the ...computer's hard disk drive. 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 ...
... 57 for detailed information. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you insert additional memory. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the pack from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the ...computer's hard disk drive. 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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... being used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery.
... being used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately, disconnect the AC power adapter, and remove the battery.
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The computer will display asking if you can use external power or to charge the battery, attach the AC adapter. A window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. To use it. See "... your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. NOTE: To register online, your computer...
The computer will display asking if you can use external power or to charge the battery, attach the AC adapter. A window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. To use it. See "... your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. NOTE: To register online, your computer...
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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 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
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 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
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... top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power cable to a live electrical outlet. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable...
... top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power cable to a live electrical outlet. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable...
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... charge it is reduced. Once the computer is on. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it . If the computer is not consuming full power,...off . For more than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is off for more information on battery use the battery to power the computer, you can damage the battery. It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is connected to a live power outlet using the AC adapter ...
... charge it is reduced. Once the computer is on. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it . If the computer is not consuming full power,...off . For more than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is off for more information on battery use the battery to power the computer, you can damage the battery. It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is connected to a live power outlet using the AC adapter ...
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... on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use . The battery light: ...10070; Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is connected to an external power...
... on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use . The battery light: ...10070; Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is connected to an external power...
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...button Wireless mouse Installing batteries in the wireless mouse The mouse requires two AA batteries. Battery cover Wireless mouse battery location You can make you to perform normal mouse and keyboard functions without the restrictions of a wired mouse and keyboard. To insert the batteries, turn the mouse ...over and remove the battery cover. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse,...
...button Wireless mouse Installing batteries in the wireless mouse The mouse requires two AA batteries. Battery cover Wireless mouse battery location You can make you to perform normal mouse and keyboard functions without the restrictions of a wired mouse and keyboard. To insert the batteries, turn the mouse ...over and remove the battery cover. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse,...
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... a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. You may want to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Your computer is equipped with enough memory to step 4. 1 If the computer ...amounts of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. If the computer is on page 114. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (...
... a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. You may want to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Your computer is equipped with enough memory to step 4. 1 If the computer ...amounts of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. If the computer is on page 114. For steps on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (...
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60 Getting Started Setting 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 ...
60 Getting Started Setting 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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..., DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. Doing so may take several hours to recharge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on . With the computer off, it for a longer...
..., DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CDRW drive. Doing so may take several hours to recharge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ To leave the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on . With the computer off, it for a longer...
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... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all external peripheral cables are located). ...explains how to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 107. Never use lights stop glowing) and all disk activity has...
... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all external peripheral cables are located). ...explains how to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 107. Never use lights stop glowing) and all disk activity has...
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... basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for details. 71 Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you when the battery is running low. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your... computer can turn on page 113. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature that you are working. You will lose all unsaved work frequently...
... basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for details. 71 Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you when the battery is running low. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your... computer can turn on page 113. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature that you are working. You will lose all unsaved work frequently...
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Turning off the keyboard The keyboard is automatically turned off . Changing the battery on keyboard To change the battery on page 76. Charging the keyboard The keyboard recharges when you return it to snap it into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the ...top of the keyboard when it is removed. The battery cover is turned off when the computer is found on the bottom of the keyboard down to its slot in "Removing the keyboard and turning...
Turning off the keyboard The keyboard is automatically turned off . Changing the battery on keyboard To change the battery on page 76. Charging the keyboard The keyboard recharges when you return it to snap it into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the ...top of the keyboard when it is removed. The battery cover is turned off when the computer is found on the bottom of the keyboard down to its slot in "Removing the keyboard and turning...
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... 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. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to...; Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to work on. Learning the Basics Starting a program 79 1 Remove the screw on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the battery and lift the battery from the Start menu. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 132.
... 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. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to...; Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to work on. Learning the Basics Starting a program 79 1 Remove the screw on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the battery and lift the battery from the Start menu. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 132.