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...-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Using external display ...external display..... 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power 59 Activating the...
...-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Using external display ...external display..... 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power 59 Activating the...
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... by 126 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 127 Toshiba's energy-saver design 127 Running the computer on battery power 127 Using additional batteries 128 Battery safety precautions 128 Maximizing battery life 129 Charging batteries 131 Charging the main battery 131 Charging the RTC battery 132 Monitoring battery power 133 Determining remaining battery power 133 Conserving battery power 134 What to do when the...
... by 126 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 127 Toshiba's energy-saver design 127 Running the computer on battery power 127 Using additional batteries 128 Battery safety precautions 128 Maximizing battery life 129 Charging batteries 131 Charging the main battery 131 Charging the RTC battery 132 Monitoring battery power 133 Determining remaining battery power 133 Conserving battery power 134 What to do when the...
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17 Contents Setting battery alarms 135 Changing the main battery 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136 Inserting a charged battery 137 Disposing of used batteries safely 138 Traveling tips 139 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 140 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 140 Finding your way around ...
17 Contents Setting battery alarms 135 Changing the main battery 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136 Inserting a charged battery 137 Disposing of used batteries safely 138 Traveling tips 139 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 140 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 140 Finding your way around ...
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20 Contents Power Management 215 Toshiba Hardware Setup 218 cPad Properties 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD 221 Playing DVDs 221 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 223 Using the WinDVD control panel 224 ... 239 A plan of action 239 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 239 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 240 Memory module problems 242 Power and the batteries 243 Keyboard problems 244 Display problems 245 Disk drive problems 247
20 Contents Power Management 215 Toshiba Hardware Setup 218 cPad Properties 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD 221 Playing DVDs 221 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 223 Using the WinDVD control panel 224 ... 239 A plan of action 239 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 239 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 240 Memory module problems 242 Power and the batteries 243 Keyboard problems 244 Display problems 245 Disk drive problems 247
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... for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The Toshiba Style bay allows you to your computer. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port allows you to connect USB peripherals to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module. Noteworthy® computer lock...
... for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The Toshiba Style bay allows you to your computer. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port allows you to connect USB peripherals to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module. Noteworthy® computer lock...
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... key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. When this light is on . On The on/off light Battery light Fixed HDD/ODD light Toshiba Style bay light The AC power light glows green when the computer is in Stand... by mode. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on . Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37...
... key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. When this light is on . On The on/off light Battery light Fixed HDD/ODD light Toshiba Style bay light The AC power light glows green when the computer is in Stand... by mode. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on . Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37...
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... bay light glows green when the computer is in use and result in use . When the secondary battery is in the Toshiba Style bay, the Toshiba Style bay indicator will: ❖ Glow green when fully charged ❖ Glow amber while charging CAUTION: Never turn off . CD/DVD control buttons The control ... toggle between two modes: digital audio mode, signified by musical notes You can play audio CDs while the computer is accessing the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. 38 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The fixed HDD/ODD light glows green when the computer is turned off...
... bay light glows green when the computer is in use and result in use . When the secondary battery is in the Toshiba Style bay, the Toshiba Style bay indicator will: ❖ Glow green when fully charged ❖ Glow amber while charging CAUTION: Never turn off . CD/DVD control buttons The control ... toggle between two modes: digital audio mode, signified by musical notes You can play audio CDs while the computer is accessing the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. 38 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The fixed HDD/ODD light glows green when the computer is turned off...
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... play /pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. Underside Battery Battery release latch Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Mini-PCI cover* Toshiba Style bay release latch Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is currently playing...
... play /pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. Underside Battery Battery release latch Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Mini-PCI cover* Toshiba Style bay release latch Subwoofer speaker Modem cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is currently playing...
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... subwoofer speaker allows the user to better hear bass sounds. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 49 for systems with Wi-Fi). The modem cover protects the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you use your computer...
... subwoofer speaker allows the user to better hear bass sounds. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 49 for systems with Wi-Fi). The modem cover protects the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you use your computer...
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... up your computer ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is stored magnetically. To use external power or to charge the battery, you . If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Overheating of a PC Card can ... "Connecting the AC adapter" on diskettes is being used for viruses. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer immediately. If you remove a PC Card that gets...
... up your computer ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is stored magnetically. To use external power or to charge the battery, you . If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Overheating of a PC Card can ... "Connecting the AC adapter" on diskettes is being used for viruses. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer immediately. If you remove a PC Card that gets...
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... the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. You need a standard Phillips...
... the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. You need a standard Phillips...
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... cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to one to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to the AC adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN...
... cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to one to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to the AC adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN...
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Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power cable to unplug it. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. There is a risk of , or apply ... the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow.
Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the power cable to unplug it. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. There is a risk of , or apply ... the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow.
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... hours to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. For more information on battery use the battery to show that it . Connect the computer to charge the battery when the computer is charging. The less power the computer is charged for more than a few hours...longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. The on/off or on. 58 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Once...
... hours to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. For more information on battery use the battery to show that it . Connect the computer to charge the battery when the computer is charging. The less power the computer is charged for more than a few hours...longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. The on/off or on. 58 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Once...
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The Fixed HDD/ODD light flashes to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drive is in use . CAUTION: Never turn off the power ... the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 133. 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 not connected to indicate that the hard disk...
The Fixed HDD/ODD light flashes to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drive is in use . CAUTION: Never turn off the power ... the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 133. 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 not connected to indicate that the hard disk...
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... settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn off the power. Ask your hard disk. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on , don't turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer... is on page 111. The Windows® XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Doing so may damage your If you are using it for a while. Caring for your computer This section gives tips...
... settings to the hard disk so that, when you turn off the power. Ask your hard disk. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on , don't turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer... is on page 111. The Windows® XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Doing so may damage your If you are using it for a while. Caring for your computer This section gives tips...
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... to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you ...error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your computer can turn on page 135. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information ...
... to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you ...error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your computer can turn on page 135. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information ...
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...; Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to work. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your work Before you turn off the... computer, save feature. If you prefer to open the program first, you have an automatic save your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 135. Check your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Learning the Basics Starting a program 93 Starting a program The ...
...; Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to work. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your work Before you turn off the... computer, save feature. If you prefer to open the program first, you have an automatic save your programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 135. Check your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Learning the Basics Starting a program 93 Starting a program The ...
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... files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. If your computer has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive, you to music.
... files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. If your computer has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive, you to music.
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... Play/Pause Stop/Eject CD/DVD control buttons in Standby or Hibernation mode, or when the power is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the computer. ❖ Mode - The Sub LCD is off . 100 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD control buttons The control...
... Play/Pause Stop/Eject CD/DVD control buttons in Standby or Hibernation mode, or when the power is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the computer. ❖ Mode - The Sub LCD is off . 100 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD control buttons The control...