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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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..., seawater or moisture. If any part of your doctor. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
..., seawater or moisture. If any part of your doctor. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
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... CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you can...
... CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you can...
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...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 follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or ...47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be...
...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 follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or ...47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be...
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.../cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug... with the cord/cable or plug; 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 ...
.../cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug... with the cord/cable or plug; 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 ...
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... Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices... the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ...
... Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices... the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ...
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... the display panel. 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 PC. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT...
... the display panel. 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 PC. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT...
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... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. When the computer is also an intrinsic ... all 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. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such ...
... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. When the computer is also an intrinsic ... all 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. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such ...
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...). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 Turn off (or Shut down to the computer..., including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that...
...). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 Turn off (or Shut down to the computer..., including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that...
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... the slot Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when... memory (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.
... the slot Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when... memory (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.
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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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... are using it 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...
... are using it 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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...turn on again. 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 computer to the hard disk. If you were using any of these options to shut down completely,...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 which you ...
...turn on again. 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 computer to the hard disk. If you were using any of these options to shut down completely,...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 which you ...
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... computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main...using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 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 computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using...
... computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main...using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 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 computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using...
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... 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. To keep your computer, even ...and all external peripheral cables are located). Doing so could damage the system. 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. Do not pick up the computer by its ...
... 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. To keep your computer, even ...and all external peripheral cables are located). Doing so could damage the system. 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. Do not pick up the computer by its ...
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... at preset intervals. 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...
... at preset intervals. 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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... of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work . Check your program's documentation to work on -screen instructions. For example...
... of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work . Check your program's documentation to work on -screen instructions. For example...