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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting the AC adapter 47 Charging the battery 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 52 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Setting up other devices 54 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting the AC adapter 47 Charging the battery 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 52 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Setting up other devices 54 28
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... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 128 Changing batteries 129 Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of...
... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 128 Changing batteries 129 Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of...
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... 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 199 Memory problems 201 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems......208 Sound system problems... Modem problems 214 Develop good computing habits 214 If you need further assistance 215 Before you call 216 Contacting Toshiba 216 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 217 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 227 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree...
... 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 199 Memory problems 201 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems......208 Sound system problems... Modem problems 214 Develop good computing habits 214 If you need further assistance 215 Before you call 216 Contacting Toshiba 216 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 217 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 227 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree...
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... not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 81. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more information on installing specific devices, see "Connecting... on page 66. ❖ Connect a mouse. See "Adding memory" on page 53 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
... not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 81. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more information on installing specific devices, see "Connecting... on page 66. ❖ Connect a mouse. See "Adding memory" on page 53 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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... a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Connecting the AC adapter our computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge...
... a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Connecting the AC adapter our computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge...
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... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top ...of the computer. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 125. Damaged power cords/cables can cause fire or electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the...
... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top ...of the computer. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 125. Damaged power cords/cables can cause fire or electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the...
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...electrical outlet using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery can not occur. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting...can be longer. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer is using the AC adapter and power cable. NOTE Once the battery is off, the battery should fully charge in and turned off for system operation and will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer Charging the...
...electrical outlet using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery can not occur. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting...can be longer. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer is using the AC adapter and power cable. NOTE Once the battery is off, the battery should fully charge in and turned off for system operation and will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer Charging the...
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...of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will ...lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be able to increase the brightness of time, and depending on battery power and you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Turning on the computer The computer is operated on the usage of the computer,...
...of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will ...lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be able to increase the brightness of time, and depending on battery power and you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Turning on the computer The computer is operated on the usage of the computer,...
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..., do not turn on the computer: 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 any diskette drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
..., do not turn on the computer: 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 any diskette drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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... automatically turn off the computer while any drive is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you will beep to fully charge the main battery. When you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to keep dust and dirt out of data. Never turn on... commands to save your system settings to memory so that it is still on the computer again, you have three options to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn...
... automatically turn off the computer while any drive is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you will beep to fully charge the main battery. When you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to keep dust and dirt out of data. Never turn on... commands to save your system settings to memory so that it is still on the computer again, you have three options to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn...
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Toshiba recommends installing a memory module in the secondary slot prior to removing and installing a memory module in the locked position, slide it to the unlocked position. ..., skip to step 2. 1 Save your work, then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 If the battery lock is in the primary slot, due to complete this , please contact your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to the ease of installation. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 NOTE If...
Toshiba recommends installing a memory module in the secondary slot prior to removing and installing a memory module in the locked position, slide it to the unlocked position. ..., skip to step 2. 1 Save your work, then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 If the battery lock is in the primary slot, due to complete this , please contact your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to the ease of installation. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 NOTE If...
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... the cover in "Removing a memory module from the secondary slot" on page 70. If no memory module exists in the slot, proceed to release the battery. 2 1 Memory module cover Locating the sample memory module cover 7 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. 2 Removing the...
... the cover in "Removing a memory module from the secondary slot" on page 70. If no memory module exists in the slot, proceed to release the battery. 2 1 Memory module cover Locating the sample memory module cover 7 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. 2 Removing the...
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... the locked position, slide it later. 1 2 Removing the sample retaining screw 8 Turn the computer over and slide the display latch to release the battery. 7 Locate and remove the retaining screw. 72 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 2 Unplug the computer. Installing a memory module with the computer's ..., the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you can retrieve it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to the right and open the display panel. 9 Insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the...
... the locked position, slide it later. 1 2 Removing the sample retaining screw 8 Turn the computer over and slide the display latch to release the battery. 7 Locate and remove the retaining screw. 72 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 2 Unplug the computer. Installing a memory module with the computer's ..., the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you can retrieve it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to the right and open the display panel. 9 Insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the...
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When you turn on the computer, seat the keyboard, and secure it with the two screws. 18 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Replace the retaining screw. 20 Install the battery pack. 21 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 75 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw. 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on the computer, it .
When you turn on the computer, seat the keyboard, and secure it with the two screws. 18 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Replace the retaining screw. 20 Install the battery pack. 21 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 75 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw. 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on the computer, it .
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... SelectBay modules, you additional flexibility. Failure to do so may result in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ DVD-ROM drive ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. 76 Connecting Other... module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on and hot swap the module. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
... SelectBay modules, you additional flexibility. Failure to do so may result in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ DVD-ROM drive ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. 76 Connecting Other... module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on and hot swap the module. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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...hard drives with various capacities. Depending upon the original hard drive installed in the locked position, slide it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to increase storage capacity by inserting a drive into the select bay module. To change the internal hard drive. 1 Save your work..., then shut down your computer, you may wish to release the battery. 7 Remove the screw on the hard drive bay cover. See "Changing batteries" on page 54. 2 Unplug the computer. Removing the sample hard drive bay cover screw 8 Remove the hard ...
...hard drives with various capacities. Depending upon the original hard drive installed in the locked position, slide it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to increase storage capacity by inserting a drive into the select bay module. To change the internal hard drive. 1 Save your work..., then shut down your computer, you may wish to release the battery. 7 Remove the screw on the hard drive bay cover. See "Changing batteries" on page 54. 2 Unplug the computer. Removing the sample hard drive bay cover screw 8 Remove the hard ...
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... work frequently. See "Saving your work " on . Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. 87
... work frequently. See "Saving your work " on . Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. 87
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... drop-down list. If you return to work on the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to give...
... drop-down list. If you return to work on the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to give...
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...gives tips on page 122. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to secure your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep ...liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your PC Cards in place. 4 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock...
...gives tips on page 122. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to secure your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep ...liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your PC Cards in place. 4 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock...
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.... When you want to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. This is shut down uses the most efficient mode...
.... When you want to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. This is shut down uses the most efficient mode...