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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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... to attach an optional PORT- USB peripherals have a single standard for securing it to a large, heavy object such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The Toshiba Style bay allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for... Way Around Right side 31 The 3.5 mm video/audio line out jack allows you to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module.
... to attach an optional PORT- USB peripherals have a single standard for securing it to a large, heavy object such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The Toshiba Style bay allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for... Way Around Right side 31 The 3.5 mm video/audio line out jack allows you to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module.
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... when the Caps lock function is connected to an external power source. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Overlay keys" 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 on page 90. Finding... Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. It glows amber while the battery...
... when the Caps lock function is connected to an external power source. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Overlay keys" 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 on page 90. Finding... Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. It glows amber while the battery...
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... bay light glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Toshiba Style HDD adaptor in hard disk or fixed optical media drive. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing ... bay. You can play audio CDs while the computer is in loss of data. 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 the computer while any drive is ...
... bay light glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Toshiba Style HDD adaptor in hard disk or fixed optical media drive. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing ... bay. You can play audio CDs while the computer is in loss of data. 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 the computer while any drive is ...
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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. The previous track button returns ...
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. The previous track button returns ...
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...)" on page 136. The Toshiba Style bay release latch secures the optional drive or device that is optional. The modem cover protects the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case.... For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 49 for systems with Wi-Fi...
...)" on page 136. The Toshiba Style bay release latch secures the optional drive or device that is optional. The modem cover protects the built-in the Toshiba Style bay. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case.... For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 49 for systems with Wi-Fi...
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...become hot with prolonged use external power or to check for viruses. Turning off the computer immediately. You'll need a special program to charge the battery, you use light indicates a drive is active. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in -use it . Setting up ...❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Information on page 56. This precaution is stored magnetically.
...become hot with prolonged use external power or to check for viruses. Turning off the computer immediately. You'll need a special program to charge the battery, you use light indicates a drive is active. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in -use it . Setting up ...❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Information on page 56. This precaution is stored magnetically.
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... drive power 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 step 3. 1 If the computer is on , begin...
... drive power 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 step 3. 1 If the computer is on , begin...
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... prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer.
... prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer.
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... pull directly on top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. The AC power and battery lights glow. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric...
... pull directly on top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. The AC power and battery lights glow. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric...
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... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to charge the battery when the computer is charging. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. Once the computer...
... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to charge the battery when the computer is charging. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. Once the computer...
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... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 133. CAUTION: Never turn off the power ...
... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on page 133. CAUTION: Never turn off the power ...
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..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Caring for your computer ...care of your Doing so may damage your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer. Guidelines for a longer period, power down the computer" on , don't turn on the computer again, you ...
..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Caring for your computer ...care of your Doing so may damage your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer. Guidelines for a longer period, power down the computer" on , don't turn on the computer again, you ...
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...features. You will lose all unsaved work stays in a safe place. 87 Your work , if, for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you save it to diskettes (or other removable storage... 135. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your files to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working.
...features. You will lose all unsaved work stays in a safe place. 87 Your work , if, for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you save it to diskettes (or other removable storage... 135. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your files to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working.
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... program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The tutorial chapter for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by command, in case the battery discharges before you want to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your programs' documentation to open the program first, 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. Saving your data even ...
... program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The tutorial chapter for the Windows® XP operating system gives step-by command, in case the battery discharges before you want to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your programs' documentation to open the program first, 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. Saving your data even ...
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... front edge of the computer. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is on AC power rather than battery power. The computer can also write files (including music) to music. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you to 30 frames per...
... front edge of the computer. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is on AC power rather than battery power. The computer can also write files (including music) to music. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you to 30 frames per...
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... on the disc. When the mode button is locked, you to play audio CDs when the computer is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following track on the disc. Mode Previous Next track track Sub LCD Play/Pause Stop/Eject CD/DVD control buttons in : You...
... on the disc. When the mode button is locked, you to play audio CDs when the computer is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following track on the disc. Mode Previous Next track track Sub LCD Play/Pause Stop/Eject CD/DVD control buttons in : You...