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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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... immediately and rest. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If any part of the body.
... immediately and rest. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If any part of the body.
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...45 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting ...a vacuum. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See...
...45 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting ...a vacuum. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See...
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...or damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull ...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. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly ...
...or damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull ...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. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly ...
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.... never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; ...Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; 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 AC...
.... never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; ...Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; 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 AC...
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... power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC... power source for at a time. Continuing to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer...
... power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC... power source for at a time. Continuing to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer...
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... display panel. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it...
... display panel. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it...
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...selected all drives are designed to accommodate all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on your computer: Sample system icons Turning...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, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you have all ...
...selected all drives are designed to accommodate all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on your computer: Sample system icons Turning...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, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you have all ...
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The 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 operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...
The 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 operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...
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... the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 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...
... the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 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...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 ... hold 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.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 ... hold 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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... command if 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...
... command if 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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...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...hard disk. 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 continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ...
...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...hard disk. 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 continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ...
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... power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you were using Hibernation mode...can continue working from turning off the computer or using . 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 work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting ...
... power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you were using Hibernation mode...can continue working from turning off the computer or using . 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 work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting ...
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...This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object such as your desk. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and ...has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 123. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Using...
...This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object such as your desk. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and ...has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 123. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Using...
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... further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your computer to the disk. Your work since you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work...
... further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your computer to the disk. Your work since you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work...
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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 on -screen instructions. Otherwise, type the full file path. Check your...
... 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 on -screen instructions. Otherwise, type the full file path. Check your...