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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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...: 1. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual...
...: 1. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual...
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The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to ... is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. If the fan is...
The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to ... is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. If the fan is...
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... plug could cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the... Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug...
... plug could cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the... Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug...
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..., 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/... place; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet hands.
..., 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/... place; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet hands.
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... required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the...more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at ...
... required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the...more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at ...
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... panel. Over a period of time, and depending 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. Over a period of time, and depending 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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... 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 examples of some of the icons or switches shown on your model-about one second. This information applies to ensure that all possible... guide. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on...
... 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 examples of some of the icons or switches shown on your model-about one second. This information applies to ensure that all possible... guide. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on...
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...- 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 , begin at step 1; 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 operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample ...
...- 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 , begin at step 1; 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 operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample ...
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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. The clips on page 120. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips...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...
...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. The clips on page 120. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips...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...
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... 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.
... 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module.
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... (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off . It is off) to a domain server. If you are connected to fully charge the main battery.
... (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off . It is off) to a domain server. If you are connected to fully charge the main battery.
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... off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored...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 ...
... off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored...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 ...
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...placing your computer into a powersaving mode. 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 page 79. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and... computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which...
...placing your computer into a powersaving mode. 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 page 79. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and... computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which...
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... The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 123. To keep your desk. For more information on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure...Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical ...
... The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 123. To keep your desk. For more information on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure...Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical ...
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... computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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... the location, you can search for it has an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For a program in the habit of...
... the location, you can search for it has an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For a program in the habit of...