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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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... any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to skin. PC base...
... any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to skin. PC base...
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... creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The cooling fan may be located on your computer's cooling fan Your computer... the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to be drawn in air by the cooling fan.
... creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The cooling fan may be located on your computer's cooling fan Your computer... the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to be drawn in air by the cooling fan.
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...cable and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly ...
...cable and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly ...
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... light on a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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, ... 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 bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as ...
... light on a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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, ... 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 bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as ...
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.... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page ... computer came with the computer turned off. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a...
.... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page ... computer came with the computer turned off. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a...
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... on your PC. 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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
... on your PC. 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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible ... adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen ...ensure that all those features. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the screen technology.
This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible ... adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen ...ensure that all those features. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the screen technology.
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.... 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 the system). The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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 the system). The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover...
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... into position. The clips 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 page 120. Front of the memory module snap into place. For more information on inserting the... battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (...
... into position. The clips 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 page 120. Front of the memory module snap into place. For more information on inserting the... battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (...
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... 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to...
... 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to...
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... its advantages. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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...
... its advantages. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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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...10070; 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, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main... battery power than does turning off your computer, save your mind and decide to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you change ...
...10070; 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, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main... battery power than does turning off your computer, save your mind and decide to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you change ...
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...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Standby mode The Standby command ...places the computer into , and configuring your computer on page 81. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your computer into a powersaving...
...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Standby mode The Standby command ...places the computer into , and configuring your computer on page 81. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your computer into a powersaving...
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... cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. To keep your computer, even...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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
... cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. To keep your computer, even...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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
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... in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to the disk. Computing tips ❖...
... in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to the disk. Computing tips ❖...
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... example, to get in the habit of saving frequently. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of computing. This is quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
... example, to get in the habit of saving frequently. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of computing. This is quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...