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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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.... Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and...
.... Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and...
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...air intake on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited to and including "Setting up...cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . See "Connecting to your computer ...
...air intake on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited to and including "Setting up...cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . See "Connecting to your computer ...
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... connect the AC adapter to the computer. 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.
... connect the AC adapter to the computer. 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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...this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. 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 the AC...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 recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/...
...this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. 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 the AC...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 recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/...
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...Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required 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. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. 50 Getting Started Charging the main...
...Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required 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. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. 50 Getting Started Charging the main...
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... bright dots may vary depending 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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
... bright dots may vary depending 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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
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... select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless ...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, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of ...
... select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless ...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, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of ...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module ... display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard...
For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module ... display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard...
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... 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module ...
... 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module ...
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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 the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 ... 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...
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 the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 ... 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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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not using Windows® XP Home, or...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not using Windows® XP Home, or...
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...starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to the...completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to start up than does turning off . If you were using any of the ...
...starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to the...completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to start up than does turning off . If you were using any of the ...
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... power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 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... before putting your computer on your work first. 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...
... power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 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... before putting your computer on your work first. 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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...of your computer to clean the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive ...keep your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe...
...of your computer to clean the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive ...keep your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe...
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Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. If the network you are using goes down ...
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. If the network you are using goes down ...
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... offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. HINT: To run the...
... offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. HINT: To run the...