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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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... in Stand by mode. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. The disk/disc activity light flashes green when the DVDROM or the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive...to an external power source. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel ...
... in Stand by mode. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. The disk/disc activity light flashes green when the DVDROM or the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive...to an external power source. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel ...
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... Around Underside The play/pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. The battery cover provides access to eject the disc. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to the...computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. 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 systems ...
... Around Underside The play/pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. The battery cover provides access to eject the disc. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to the...computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. 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 systems ...
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Information on page 55. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from the Internet. To use external power or to charge the battery, you receive via diskette, CD or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become ...drive-in its operation. If you do spill a liquid that has been used . Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you . Overheating of a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Leave the ...
Information on page 55. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from the Internet. To use external power or to charge the battery, you receive via diskette, CD or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become ...drive-in its operation. If you do spill a liquid that has been used . Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you . Overheating of a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Leave the ...
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... operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. You may have both slots occupied. Your system may want to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. Additional memory comes in good condition. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules.
... operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. You may have both slots occupied. Your system may want to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. Additional memory comes in good condition. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in 128 MB and 256 MB modules.
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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. Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. To connect a keyboard...
... 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. Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to the AC adapter. To connect a keyboard...
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... back of , or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power and battery lights glow. There is a risk of electric shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable.
... back of , or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power and battery lights glow. There is a risk of electric shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable.
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... is charged for more information on battery use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to show that it . The less power the computer is charging. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first ...time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off . For more than a few hours at a ...
... is charged for more information on battery use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to show that it . The less power the computer is charging. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first ...time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off . For more than a few hours at a ...
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... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to indicate that a password is required. The hard disk drive light flashes to an ..., no password is required to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. Activating the power-on page 130. For more information see "Monitoring battery power" on password When you first power up process in the future. To...
... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to indicate that a password is required. The hard disk drive light flashes to an ..., no password is required to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. Activating the power-on page 130. For more information see "Monitoring battery power" on password When you first power up process in the future. To...
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... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for powering off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and if you are not connected ..." on page 125. For information about taking care of your hard disk. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Doing so may damage your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer if you are connected to a Windows® network server (domain server) or the Turn ...
... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for powering off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and if you are not connected ..." on page 125. For information about taking care of your hard disk. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Doing so may damage your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer if you are connected to a Windows® network server (domain server) or the Turn ...
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...will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your work stays in a safe place. 84 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your file to the hard disk at preset ...intervals. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that ...
...will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your work stays in a safe place. 84 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your file to the hard disk at preset ...intervals. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that ...
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... when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by command, in case the battery discharges before you return to work on page 149. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you want to work . To ... See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on . Saving your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. 90 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start...
... when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by command, in case the battery discharges before you return to work on page 149. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you want to work . To ... See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on . Saving your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. 90 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start...
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For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. The CD/DVD control buttons are ...
For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. The CD/DVD control buttons are ...
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... the computer enable you cannot switch between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes. The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the computer. ❖ Mode -
... the computer enable you cannot switch between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes. The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the computer. ❖ Mode -
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... - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is currently playing. CD/DVD control and ...
... - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is currently playing. CD/DVD control and ...
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... power off . Factors 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 Pro operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are off the computer ❖ Stand by, which saves the...
... power off . Factors 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 Pro operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are off the computer ❖ Stand by, which saves the...
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...from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation does not require power to system settings... the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode, because information is in which you left it when you need to reload the operating system...
...from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation does not require power to system settings... the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode, because information is in which you left it when you need to reload the operating system...