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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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... and rest. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your doctor. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and...
... and rest. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your doctor. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and...
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... "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Do not use... limited to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. To use it could...
... "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Do not use... limited to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. To use it could...
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...Guide. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the... computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. When you...
...Guide. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the... computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. When you...
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... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never splice or alter a ... through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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...
... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never splice or alter a ... through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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...
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... occur. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to...computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and ...
... occur. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to...computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and ...
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... the display panel. 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 vary depending on the usage of the computer,
... the display panel. 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 vary depending on the usage of the computer,
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...information applies to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to increase the brightness of the screen...also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To ...
...information applies to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to increase the brightness of the screen...also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To ...
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.... The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is... on the system). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on , begin at step 1;
.... The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is... on the system). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on , begin at step 1;
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... module into the slot Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. The clips on the memory module connector until the clips snap into ...
... module into the slot Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on page 120. The clips on the memory module connector until the clips snap into ...
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... turn 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot.
... turn 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot.
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... is being accessed, you turn off your work. If you are not using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
... is being accessed, you turn off your work. If you are not using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
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... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since 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 and are ...
... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since 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 and are ...
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... the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you... configuring your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using the Standby command and the main...
... the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you... configuring your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using the Standby command and the main...
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.... To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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. Using a computer lock You may want to ...activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
.... To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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. Using a computer lock You may want to ...activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
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... This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
... This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving your work Before you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program ...
For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving your work Before you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program ...