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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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... should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the...
... should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the...
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...your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting 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 use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level...'s cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it .
...your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting 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 use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level...'s cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it .
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... adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your... computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to operate.
... adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your... computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to operate.
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... or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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...; never use nails, staples or similar objects to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. Never tamper with...
... or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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...; never use nails, staples or similar objects to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. Never tamper with...
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... input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow 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 a time...
... input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow 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 a time...
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... avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots...
... avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots...
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...is operated 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 screen technology. This information applies to ensure that all drives are designed to increase the brightness of the ...the 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 select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the screen will dim ...
...is operated 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 screen technology. This information applies to ensure that all drives are designed to increase the brightness of the ...the 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 select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the screen will dim ...
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... 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. 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 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. 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 -
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...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 memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 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 Sample pressing 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 place when the memory module is properly inserted. 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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Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables.
Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the ... 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... being accessed, you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected 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...
... being accessed, you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected 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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... 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 hard disk. Factors to ...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have...
... 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 hard disk. Factors to ...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have...
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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 your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. ... on page 79. 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 Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Standby command and the main...
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 your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. ... on page 79. 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 Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Standby command and the main...
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...exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. To keep your battery" on page 123. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for ... 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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel ...
...exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. To keep your battery" on page 123. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for ... 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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel ...
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... to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can...
... to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can...
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... just the program name. Learning the Basics Saving your work . Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the...
... just the program name. Learning the Basics Saving your work . Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the...