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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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... turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. If any part of the body. Failure to...
... turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. If any part of the body. Failure to...
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... use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn...into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you can use external power or ...
... use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn...into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you can use external power or ...
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.... 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. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to the computer,...exact order as described in serious injury. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock...
.... 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. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to the computer,...exact order as described in serious injury. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock...
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...a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Failure to recharge the main... battery or plug in place; 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...
...a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Failure to recharge the main... battery or plug in place; 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...
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.... Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for at a time. Your computer's Power...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct ...
.... Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for at a time. Your computer's Power...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct ...
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...) and is now ready for you turn it on the usage of the computer, Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first...
...) and is now ready for you turn it on the usage of the computer, Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first...
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... all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to ensure that all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have selected all those...
... all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to ensure that all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have selected all those...
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... 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut...
... 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut...
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.... clip clip Sample pressing down 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 the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. For more ...information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into ...
.... clip clip Sample pressing down 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 the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. For more ...information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into ...
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...ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and...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...
...ten seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and...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...
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... command if you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. It is being accessed, you may lose data or...
... command if you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. It is being accessed, you may lose data or...
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... seconds before turning the computer 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 Hibernation mode...
... seconds before turning the computer 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 Hibernation mode...
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... computer into , and configuring your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you were using. For information on page 81. Factors to save your work first.... Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on...
... computer into , and configuring your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you were using. For information on page 81. Factors to save your work first.... Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on...
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...an optional computer lock cable. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, ...cloth. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 123. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on...disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. To keep your computer.
...an optional computer lock cable. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, ...cloth. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 123. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on...disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. To keep your computer.
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.... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your work stays in...
.... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your work stays in...
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... if it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your program's documentation to work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name.
... if it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your program's documentation to work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name.