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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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..., stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! PC base and...
..., stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! PC base and...
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...The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is... not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Do not use it could cause ...
...The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is... not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Do not use it could cause ...
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... outlet, or to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. otherwise, the adapter ...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Failure to avoid...
... outlet, or to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. otherwise, the adapter ...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Failure to avoid...
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...blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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, ... 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. Getting Started...
...blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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, ... 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. Getting Started...
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... reduces the power required for information on page 120 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
... reduces the power required for information on page 120 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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... panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Your display contains an extremely...
... panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Your display contains an extremely...
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...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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ...select model may not be able to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding...
...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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ...select model may not be able to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding...
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The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the... - depending 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. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the... - depending 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. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
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...the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory ...module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Front of the memory module snap into place. The memory module should ...
...the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory ...module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Front of the memory module snap into place. The memory module should ...
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The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... slide 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. Front of the slot.
The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... slide 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. Front of the slot.
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... computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. Turn Off or...
... computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. Turn Off or...
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...these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. If you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are...; 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 ...
...these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. If you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are...; 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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... configuring Standby mode" on page 81. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using Standby,...into , and configuring your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
... configuring Standby mode" on page 81. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using Standby,...into , and configuring your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
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... ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). To keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" 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.
... ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). To keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" 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.
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... page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you...
... page 93 for details. 85 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you...
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..., so it has an automatic save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. For example, to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list...
..., so it has an automatic save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. For example, to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list...