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...-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display ...external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 58 Activating the...
...-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 44 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display ...external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 58 Activating the...
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... by 124 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 125 Toshiba's energy-saver design 125 Running the computer on battery power 125 Using additional batteries 126 Battery safety precautions 126 Maximizing battery life 127 Charging batteries 128 Charging the main battery 129 Charging the RTC battery 129 Monitoring battery power 130 Determining remaining battery power 130 Conserving battery power 131 What to do when the...
... by 124 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 125 Toshiba's energy-saver design 125 Running the computer on battery power 125 Using additional batteries 126 Battery safety precautions 126 Maximizing battery life 127 Charging batteries 128 Charging the main battery 129 Charging the RTC battery 129 Monitoring battery power 130 Determining remaining battery power 130 Conserving battery power 131 What to do when the...
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17 Contents Removing the battery from the battery cover 135 Inserting a charged battery 135 Disposing of used batteries safely 136 Traveling tips 137 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 138 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 138 Finding your way around ...
17 Contents Removing the battery from the battery cover 135 Inserting a charged battery 135 Disposing of used batteries safely 136 Traveling tips 137 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 138 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 138 Finding your way around ...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 242 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 243 Memory module problems 245 Power and the batteries 246 Keyboard problems 247 Display problems 248 Disk drive problems 250 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 252 Sound system...263 Modem problems 264 Develop good computing habits 264 If you need further assistance 265 Before you call 266 Contacting Toshiba 266 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 Toshiba's worldwide offices 268 Appendix A: Hot Keys 271 Volume Mute 271 Instant password security 272 Without a password 272 With...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 242 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 243 Memory module problems 245 Power and the batteries 246 Keyboard problems 247 Display problems 248 Disk drive problems 250 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 252 Sound system...263 Modem problems 264 Develop good computing habits 264 If you need further assistance 265 Before you call 266 Contacting Toshiba 266 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 Toshiba's worldwide offices 268 Appendix A: Hot Keys 271 Volume Mute 271 Instant password security 272 Without a password 272 With...
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..." on . CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use and result in loss of data. On The on/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. ...The light glows amber when the computer is in use . It glows amber while the battery is being accessed. The disk/disc activity light flashes green when the DVDROM or the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is being charged. It glows...
..." on . CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use and result in loss of data. On The on/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. ...The light glows amber when the computer is in use . It glows amber while the battery is being accessed. The disk/disc activity light flashes green when the DVDROM or the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is being charged. It glows...
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...player pause if it is currently playing. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for... the button again to better hear bass sounds. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to eject the disc. 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. For information about replacing ...
...player pause if it is currently playing. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Expansion memory slot cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for... the button again to better hear bass sounds. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to eject the disc. 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. For information about replacing ...
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... active. Be careful when you do spill a liquid that gets into the computer's keyboard. Ask your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you receive via diskette, CD or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage the disk, the...attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on diskettes is stored magnetically. To use external power or to charge the battery, you buy from the Internet. Turning off the computer immediately. Getting Started Setting up your dealer to help you can use it.
... active. Be careful when you do spill a liquid that gets into the computer's keyboard. Ask your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you receive via diskette, CD or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage the disk, the...attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on diskettes is stored magnetically. To use external power or to charge the battery, you buy from the Internet. Turning off the computer immediately. Getting Started Setting up your dealer to help you can use it.
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... need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on page 192) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large...
... need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on page 192) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large...
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... USBcompatible. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC...
... USBcompatible. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC...
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Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable. The AC power and battery lights glow. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. ...
Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable. The AC power and battery lights glow. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. ...
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... CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Connect the computer to the right and lift the display panel. CAUTION: Once the battery is charging. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and...
... CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Connect the computer to the right and lift the display panel. CAUTION: Once the battery is charging. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and...
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... flashes to complete the powering up your computer so that the hard disk drive is in use . The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drive is currently...password When you can set up process in use . To activate the power-on page 130. For more information see "Monitoring battery power" on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 NOTE: When you turn on page 203. 2 Click Security...
... flashes to complete the powering up your computer so that the hard disk drive is in use . The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drive is currently...password When you can set up process in use . To activate the power-on page 130. For more information see "Monitoring battery power" on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 NOTE: When you turn on page 203. 2 Click Security...
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... display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page...The Windows® XP operating system uses the Shut down command to where you turn off for a while. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is on, don't turn on the computer again, you automatically return to power down the computer" on the system indicator panel...
... display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page...The Windows® XP operating system uses the Shut down command to where you turn off for a while. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is on, don't turn on the computer again, you automatically return to power down the computer" on the system indicator panel...
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... configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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...
... configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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...
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...are using the Stand by -step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. NOTE: Save your work to work Before you when the battery is one of the most important rules of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Your computer can be... to warn you turn off the computer, save your data even when you have an automatic save feature. Saving your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 149. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 132. This is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-...
...are using the Stand by -step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. NOTE: Save your work to work Before you when the battery is one of the most important rules of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Your computer can be... to warn you turn off the computer, save your data even when you have an automatic save feature. Saving your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 149. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 132. This is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-...
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... files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. The CD/DVD control buttons are not available on AC power rather than battery power. The computer can play DVDs while running on any other video platform. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD...
... files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. The CD/DVD control buttons are not available on AC power rather than battery power. The computer can play DVDs while running on any other video platform. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD...
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.... ❖ Mode - The previous track button returns to the following icons depending on what mode your computer is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following track on the disc. The Sub LCD is in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD/DVD...
.... ❖ Mode - The previous track button returns to the following icons depending on what mode your computer is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following track on the disc. The Sub LCD is in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD/DVD...
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... level. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops a disc that is turned on. See you! Wake up! ❖ Battery level - Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is currently playing. The center panel displays the ...
... level. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops a disc that is turned on. See you! Wake up! ❖ Battery level - Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is currently playing. The center panel displays the ...
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.... Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down : ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power.
.... Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down : ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power.
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...When starting up the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the... battery discharges while the computer is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer to the hard disk. ... Turn Off or Shut down the computer ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it from memory.
...When starting up the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the... battery discharges while the computer is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer to the hard disk. ... Turn Off or Shut down the computer ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it from memory.