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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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Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to complete "Setting up your software" on page 81. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 60. ❖ Connect an external monitor. ... 66. ❖ Connect a mouse. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 57. ❖ Connect a local printer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Using external display devices" on page 61. ❖ Install PC...
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to complete "Setting up your software" on page 81. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 60. ❖ Connect an external monitor. ... 66. ❖ Connect a mouse. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 57. ❖ Connect a local printer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Using external display devices" on page 61. ❖ Install PC...
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... Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to...
... Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to...
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... cord into the DC-IN on the back of , or apply heat to the power cord/cable. 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 a risk of electric shock. For information on ...determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of the computer. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 125. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or ...
... cord into the DC-IN on the back of , or apply heat to the power cord/cable. 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 a risk of electric shock. For information on ...determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of the computer. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 125. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or ...
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... your computer is connected to a live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to ten hours, provided the computer...be used . If the computer is on the AC adapter. When the battery light turns green, the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off , the battery should fully charge in four to select a power level setting that reduces ...
... your computer is connected to a live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to ten hours, provided the computer...be used . If the computer is on the AC adapter. When the battery light turns green, the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off , the battery should fully charge in four to select a power level setting that reduces ...
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... computer is manufactured using it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power and you to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an ...that may not be able to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of LCD technology.
... computer is manufactured using it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power and you to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an ...that may not be able to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of LCD technology.
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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 on...
..., 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 on...
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... computer off, it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to a network, use . When you power down the computer, you are using the Windows XP Professional operating.... ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to fully charge the main battery.
... computer off, it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to a network, use . When you power down the computer, you are using the Windows XP Professional operating.... ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to fully charge the main battery.
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... and installing a memory module in the primary slot, due to complete this , please contact your computer completely using the Shut down your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to the ease of installation. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 NOTE If you install any cables ...you are uncomfortable with the computer's power on may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in the secondary slot If the computer is vacant. If you may damage the computer, the memory module, or both. 3 Close...
... and installing a memory module in the primary slot, due to complete this , please contact your computer completely using the Shut down your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to the ease of installation. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 NOTE If you install any cables ...you are uncomfortable with the computer's power on may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in the secondary slot If the computer is vacant. If you may damage the computer, the memory module, or both. 3 Close...
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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 screw and the cover in "Removing a memory module from the secondary slot" on page 70. 68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 6 Slide the battery release latch to step 9.
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 screw and the cover in "Removing a memory module from the secondary slot" on page 70. 68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 6 Slide the battery release latch to step 9.
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... computer, 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 brace.... Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in 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...
... computer, 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 brace.... Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in 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...
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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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... computer on the System tray. 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 system or visit accessories...
... computer on the System tray. 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 system or visit accessories...
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..." on the hard drive bay cover. 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. Removing the sample hard drive bay cover screw 8 Remove the hard... drive bay cover. To change the internal hard drive. 1 Save your work, then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 If the battery lock is in your computer, you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down or Turn Off command. See "Changing...
..." on the hard drive bay cover. 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. Removing the sample hard drive bay cover screw 8 Remove the hard... drive bay cover. To change the internal hard drive. 1 Save your work, then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 If the battery lock is in your computer, you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down or Turn Off command. See "Changing...
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... your computer. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you can turn on a regular basis. HINT: Some programs have an...
... your computer. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you can turn on a regular basis. HINT: Some programs have an...
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... at regular intervals. If you return to the right of computing. Many programs offer a feature that 's all there is to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to work Before...
... at regular intervals. If you return to the right of computing. Many programs offer a feature that 's all there is to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to work Before...
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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 computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to secure your PC Cards in place. 4 Insert...This section 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 spray cleaner directly onto the computer. 111 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 3 Slide the...
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 computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to secure your PC Cards in place. 4 Insert...This section 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 spray cleaner directly onto the computer. 111 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 3 Slide the...
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... if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. When you start up again, the system does not...
... if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. When you start up again, the system does not...