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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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... off the computer. 2. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If you have taken the computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to an authorized service center.
... off the computer. 2. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If you have taken the computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to an authorized service center.
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...the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on surfaces with objects that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location ... depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside...
...the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on surfaces with objects that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location ... depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside...
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...to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to the computer,...power cord/cable to operate. 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...
...to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to the computer,...power cord/cable to operate. 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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...the AC adapter Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as ...
...the AC adapter Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as ...
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..., features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used...
..., features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used...
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... you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Small bright dots may vary depending on the usage...
... you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Small bright dots may vary depending on the usage...
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... on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in ...is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless 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 all possible configurations for the first time ...
... on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in ...is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless 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 all possible configurations for the first time ...
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... the memory module slot cover. 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 (or Shut down to the...
... the memory module slot cover. 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 (or Shut down to the...
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... the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on page 120. 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...
... the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on page 120. 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...
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... 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables.
... 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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... these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer 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 does turning off your computer, save your mind and decide to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If...
... these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer 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 does turning off your computer, save your mind and decide to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If...
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You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using . Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left ...the computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. If you left it, including all...
You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using . Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left ...the computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. If you left it, including all...
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...Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using... a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for ...
...Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using... a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for ...
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... until you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. See your file to the disk. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 93 for details. 85 HINT: Some...
... until you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. See your file to the disk. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Your work " on page 93 for details. 85 HINT: Some...
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... data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can...
... data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can...