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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
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Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may ...
Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may ...
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...up your computer. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan...prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important ...
...up your computer. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan...prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important ...
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... requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery.
... requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery.
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...; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never place a cord/cable... near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
...; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never place a cord/cable... near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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...for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging ...to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting ...
...for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging ...to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting ...
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..., and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
..., and features used. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting... screen will dim and you may not have selected all those features. Below are designed to all of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting... screen will dim and you may not have selected all those features. Below are designed to all of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to...
... secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to...
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... computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the... battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into place ...
... computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the... battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into place ...
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Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 ... hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If...
Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 ... hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If...
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Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off . It is ...
Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off . It is ...
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...information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress ...disk activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn ...
...information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress ...disk activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn ...
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... that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving ... "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less ...
... that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving ... "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less ...
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...cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 123. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. ...Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system...
...cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 123. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. ...Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system...
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... you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 HINT: Some programs have an automatic...
... you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 HINT: Some programs have an automatic...
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... for it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name.
... for it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name.