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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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... rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and...
... rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and...
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... CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the...possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the bottom of the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Loose items such as notebook...
... CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the...possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the bottom of the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Loose items such as notebook...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or 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 ...connect the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or 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 ...connect the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could ...
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... injury. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel... glows blue. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; The computer's main...
... injury. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel... glows blue. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; The computer's main...
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... leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a ...few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for information on page 120 for system operation and will ...
... leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a ...few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for information on page 120 for system operation and will ...
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... bright dots that may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
... bright dots that may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
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...not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the ... technology. This information applies to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all drives are examples of ...
...not be able to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the ... technology. This information applies to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all drives are examples of ...
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otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any ... module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). The Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If...
otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any ... module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). The Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If...
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... the slot Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. Front of the memory module snap into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the... 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.
... the slot Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. Front of the memory module snap into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the... 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.
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Front of the slot. 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 : Press the power button and 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then...
Front of the slot. 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 : Press the power button and 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then...
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Each option has its advantages. If you turn off the power while a disk is 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 being accessed, you ...
Each option has its advantages. If you turn off the power while a disk is 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 being accessed, you ...
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... all open programs and files you were using. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left it ...; 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 ...
... all open programs and files you were using. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left it ...; 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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...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main.... You should save your work before putting your computer on using . Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on...
...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main.... You should save your work before putting your computer on using . Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on...
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... light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such... disconnected. To keep your desk. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
... light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such... disconnected. To keep your desk. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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... the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can...
... the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can...
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... if 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 can search for it is a good idea to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖...
... if 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 can search for it is a good idea to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖...