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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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... work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If you have taken the...
... work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If you have taken the...
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...computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
...computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
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...Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may... output plug could cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or 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. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Getting Started...
...Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may... output plug could cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or 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. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Getting Started...
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... injury. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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 a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC... adapter never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never place a cord...
... injury. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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 a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC... adapter never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never place a cord...
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... plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE...applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 120 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge...
... plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE...applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 120 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge...
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... point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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... and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second... Started Using the computer for the first time the brightness of the screen will dim and 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 an entire product Series...
... and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second... Started Using the computer for the first time the brightness of the screen will dim and 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 an entire product Series...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). 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 computer window appears.... 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. depending on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. ...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). 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 computer window appears.... 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. depending on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. ...
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The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Front of the memory module snap into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Front of the memory module snap into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is... memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started ... 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.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started ... 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.
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... Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you have up to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn...
... Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you have up to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn...
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... settings are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on...which you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your mind and decide to continue working after all open programs and files...
... settings are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on...which you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your mind and decide to continue working after all open programs and files...
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... you left off the computer For information on page 81. 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 main... where you power down using . If you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer on your unsaved information will be lost. 76 Getting Started ...
... you left off the computer For information on page 81. 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 main... where you power down using . If you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer on your unsaved information will be lost. 76 Getting Started ...
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...toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery...ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...
...toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery...ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...
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... and provides important information about basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving...
... and provides important information about basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving...
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... of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature.
... of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature.