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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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... to liquid or moisture can become hot! If any part of the body. Turn off the computer. 2. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work...
... to liquid or moisture can become hot! If any part of the body. Turn off the computer. 2. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work...
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... up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling ... include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to your computer. To use external power...
... up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling ... include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 47. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to your computer. To use external power...
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... outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC 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 the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC...
... outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC 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 the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC...
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...electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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...cord/cable; 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 ...
...electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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...cord/cable; 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 ...
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...to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system...be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove ...
...to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system...be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove ...
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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 appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
... 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 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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...features 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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power... may not be able 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 all those features. 52 Getting Started Using the...
...features 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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power... may not be able 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 all those features. 52 Getting Started Using the...
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... a standard 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. 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 -
... a standard 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. 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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... place. The memory module should be completely inserted 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 ... clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the ...
... place. The memory module should be completely inserted 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 ... clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the ...
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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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... you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to a domain server. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use...
... you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to a domain server. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use...
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... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ 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 ...
... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ 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 ...
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... places the computer into , and configuring your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, 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 left off the computer For information on placing ...
... places the computer into , and configuring your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, 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 left off the computer For information on placing ...
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Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the...
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. ...
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... to get in the habit of computing. Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows...
... to get in the habit of computing. Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows...