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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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.... Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in...
.... Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in...
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... wrappers, or other similar materials can be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. To use external power or to charge the... battery you can use the computer on page 45 before you must attach the AC adapter. If the fan is not blocked. The cooling fan may ...
... wrappers, or other similar materials can be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. To use external power or to charge the... battery you can use the computer on page 45 before you must attach the AC adapter. If the fan is not blocked. The cooling fan may ...
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... Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord...
... Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord...
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... source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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 serious ...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. Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly ...
... source; never use nails, staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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 serious ...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. Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly ...
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... Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility... charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting Started Charging ...
... Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility... charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting Started Charging ...
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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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large...
... 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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large...
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...notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all those features. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. When the computer is also an ... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This...
...notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all those features. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. When the computer is also an ... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This...
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...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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that ... 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 page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - depending on , begin at step 1;
...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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that ... 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 page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - depending on , begin at step 1;
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The memory module should be completely inserted into position. 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 the socket and ... place. 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. Front of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted.
The memory module should be completely inserted into position. 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 the socket and ... place. 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. Front of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted.
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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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.... It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to four options when you are not using the...
.... It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to four options when you are not using the...
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... return to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main...❖ 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 hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before ...
... return to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main...❖ 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 hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before ...
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...placing your computer into a powersaving mode. 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 your work before putting your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using...command places the computer into , and configuring your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. For information on...
...placing your computer into a powersaving mode. 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 your work before putting your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using...command places the computer into , and configuring your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 81. For information on...
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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. The easiest way to do this is to ... activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not...
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. The easiest way to do this is to ... activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not...
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... about basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖...
... about basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖...
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... work on -screen instructions. Check your work . Learning the Basics Saving 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. For a program in the...
... work on -screen instructions. Check your work . Learning the Basics Saving 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. For a program in the...