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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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...being charged. The light glows amber when the computer is in use and result in loss of data. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in Stand by mode. On The on/off light... light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. Doing so may damage the media in use . The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel AC power Light On/off light glows green...
...being charged. The light glows amber when the computer is in use and result in loss of data. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in Stand by mode. On The on/off light... light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. Doing so may damage the media in use . The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel AC power Light On/off light glows green...
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...PCI card for wireless networking (*for systems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The battery release latch secures the battery cover to better hear bass sounds. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 133. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The play/pause ...pause if it is not available. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. Press the button again to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is currently playing. The ...
...PCI card for wireless networking (*for systems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The battery release latch secures the battery cover to better hear bass sounds. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 133. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The play/pause ...pause if it is not available. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. Press the button again to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is currently playing. The ...
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...the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Turning off the computer immediately. Occasionally, even new programs you receive via diskette, CD or DVD discs..., email, or download from or writing to be charged before you can become hot with prolonged use external power or to charge the battery, you do spill a liquid that needs to a disk may contain a computer virus. To use . If you must attach the AC adapter....
...the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive-in its operation. Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Turning off the computer immediately. Occasionally, even new programs you receive via diskette, CD or DVD discs..., email, or download from or writing to be charged before you can become hot with prolonged use external power or to charge the battery, you do spill a liquid that needs to a disk may contain a computer virus. To use . If you must attach the AC adapter....
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... to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. otherwise, skip to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules. Your...
... to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. otherwise, skip to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules. Your...
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... computer. 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...
... computer. 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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The AC power and battery lights glow. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of the computer. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the power ...
The AC power and battery lights glow. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of the computer. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the power ...
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... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. It takes several hours to show that it . The on . CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable... power the computer is off for any damage in and turned off . It takes much longer to a power outlet, you must charge it is on. Toshiba assumes no liability for more information on battery use the battery to unplug it.
... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. It takes several hours to show that it . The on . CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable... power the computer is off for any damage in and turned off . It takes much longer to a power outlet, you must charge it is on. Toshiba assumes no liability for more information on battery use the battery to unplug it.
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... amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is in the future. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on password...
... amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is in the future. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on password...
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...disk so that, when you turn off the power. If you are using it for appropriate cleaning products. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Doing so may damage your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...dampened cloth. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a while. Cleaning...
...disk so that, when you turn off the power. If you are using it for appropriate cleaning products. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Doing so may damage your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...dampened cloth. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a while. Cleaning...
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...This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your...your work stays in a safe place. 84 Your work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you are working. ...
...This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your...your work stays in a safe place. 84 Your work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you are working. ...
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... as every 15 minutes. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on your programs' documentation to click the name of computing. This is to see "Setting battery alarms" on . NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the Windows® XP operating system gives ...My Computer or Windows® Explorer. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you want to open the program first, you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on page 149. If you prefer to...
... as every 15 minutes. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on your programs' documentation to click the name of computing. This is to see "Setting battery alarms" on . NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the Windows® XP operating system gives ...My Computer or Windows® Explorer. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you want to open the program first, you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on page 149. If you prefer to...
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... movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is on AC power rather than battery power.
... movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is on AC power rather than battery power.
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... computer The mode button switches between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes. When the mode button is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following track on the disc. The Sub LCD is locked, you to its current setting by pressing and holding the mode button...
... computer The mode button switches between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes. When the mode button is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following track on the disc. The Sub LCD is locked, you to its current setting by pressing and holding the mode button...
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You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops a disc that is turned on. Wake up! ❖ Battery level - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. The stop /eject button twice...
You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops a disc that is turned on. Wake up! ❖ Battery level - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. The stop /eject button twice...
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... a member of options to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. The Windows® XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command. Factors to choose from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most...
... a member of options to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. The Windows® XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command. Factors to choose from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most...
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...down option. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is being retrieved from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than the Stand by mode, because information...indefinitely. But it . Use it when you left it from the hard disk instead of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation ...
...down option. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is being retrieved from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than the Stand by mode, because information...indefinitely. But it . Use it when you left it from the hard disk instead of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation ...