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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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... part of the body. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and...
... part of the body. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and...
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...to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is...blocked, it . Do not use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending...
...to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is...blocked, it . Do not use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending...
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...in the exact order as described in serious injury. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect ...the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
...in the exact order as described in serious injury. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect ...the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
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...source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter 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, ...a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric...
...source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter 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, ...a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Failure to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric...
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... computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used... computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main...
... computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used... computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main...
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... a period of time, and 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 vary depending on the usage of the computer, Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
... a period of time, and 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 vary depending on the usage of the computer, Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
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...possible icons used on your model-about one second. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. This information applies to increase the brightness of the icons...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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the...
...possible icons used on your model-about one second. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. This information applies to increase the brightness of the icons...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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the...
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The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ... the memory module slot cover. 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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ... the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
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... clips on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120. Front...
... clips on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120. Front...
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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. Front of the slot. 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 the computer hangs 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.
... 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. Front of the slot. 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 the computer hangs 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.
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... server. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... server. If you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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...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... or Hibernate commands to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save your system settings so that, when you turn off your computer, save your ...
...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... or Hibernate commands to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save your system settings so that, when you turn off your computer, save your ...
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...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. Factors to save your work first. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you left off. Be sure 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 your hard disk. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information...
...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. Factors to save your work first. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you left off. Be sure 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 your hard disk. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information...
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.... Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For more information on... purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid...
.... Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For more information on... purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid...
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... save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
... save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type ...
For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type ...