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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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... Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or...
... Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or...
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... 47. To use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue... charged before adding external or internal components to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the computer. ...
... 47. To use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue... charged before adding external or internal components to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the computer. ...
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...an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's ...Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Power cord/cable AC adapter AC ...
...an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's ...Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Power cord/cable AC adapter AC ...
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..., 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 recharge the main battery or plug in place; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never... tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never bend...
..., 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 recharge the main battery or plug in place; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never... tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never bend...
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... the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned...off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing...
... the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned...off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing...
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... technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on and begin using high-precision technology.
... technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on and begin using high-precision technology.
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...the power button in this guide. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while 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...features and specifications corresponding to all 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 accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product ...
...the power button in this guide. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while 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...features and specifications corresponding to all 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 accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product ...
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...Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 ...Click Turn Off. The Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
...Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 ...Click Turn Off. The Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1;
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... (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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 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 force the memory module into ...
... (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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 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 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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.
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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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.
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... turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you turn 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...
... turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you turn 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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... to where you left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . 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 the hard disk, 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are not...
... to where you left off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . 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 the hard disk, 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are not...
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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 Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your unsaved information will be lost....returns to the mode in which you left off. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. If you left it, including all open programs and files ...
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 your unsaved information will be lost....returns to the mode in which you left off. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 79. If you left it, including all open programs and files ...
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... optional computer lock cable. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. 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 your computer 83 Caring for your computer...section gives tips on page 123. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. To keep your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity...
... optional computer lock cable. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. 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 your computer 83 Caring for your computer...section gives tips on page 123. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. To keep your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity...
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..., or your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature...
..., or your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature...
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... following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. Otherwise, type the full file path. Saving your work Before you can...
... following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. Otherwise, type the full file path. Saving your work Before you can...