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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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..., water, seawater or moisture. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Exposure to skin. Disconnect the...
..., water, seawater or moisture. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Exposure to skin. Disconnect the...
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... on page 45 before you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan... and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
... on page 45 before you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan... and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
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...a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Failure 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 or ... otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, ...
...a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Failure 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 or ... otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, ...
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... not 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 follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never run a cord/... or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in...
... not 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 follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never run a cord/... or twist a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in...
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...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the power provided by ... applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for more than a few hours...
...the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the power provided by ... applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for more than a few hours...
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... latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer, Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on the applications, power...
... latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer, Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on the applications, power...
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... your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology... on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that all those features. This is operated on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ...
... your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology... on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that all those features. This is operated on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ...
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... secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. 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 - The operating system turns off the computer...
... secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. 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 - The operating system turns off the computer...
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... press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position.
... press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position.
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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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If... seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables.
... 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If... seconds, then turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables.
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...® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. If you are using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up...
...® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. If you are using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up...
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...which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ...computer down or turn off your computer, save your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows®...
...which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ...computer down or turn off your computer, save your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows®...
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...you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. For information on using the Standby command and the main... battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you...
...you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. For information on using the Standby command and the main... battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you...
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Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Never spray cleaner ...directly onto the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see...
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Never spray cleaner ...directly onto the computer. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see...
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... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your file to the disk. This feature saves...
... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your file to the disk. This feature saves...
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Learning the Basics Saving your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. ...
Learning the Basics Saving your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. ...