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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 pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If any part of the body. Failure to skin.
..., seawater or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. If any part of the body. Failure to skin.
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... fan is blocked, it . NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to shut down. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Do not ...use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on the computer. To use it could cause the CPU to...
... fan is blocked, it . NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to shut down. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Do not ...use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on the computer. To use it could cause the CPU to...
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...the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. When you connect the AC adapter to remove a plug from a socket.... bodily injury when touched. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to ...
...the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. When you connect the AC adapter to remove a plug from a socket.... bodily injury when touched. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Failure to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to ...
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...charging, 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; Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; ...in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure 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 serious injury...
...charging, 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; Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; ...in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure 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 serious injury...
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...completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ... your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main...
...completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 120 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ... your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main...
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Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for you turn it ...
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for you turn it ...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 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 the features and icons described in until the power... the brightness of the screen will dim and you have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all those features. This is operated on...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 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 the features and icons described in until the power... the brightness of the screen will dim and you have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all those features. This is operated on...
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... (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). 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 secures...otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on , begin at step 1; 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 -
... (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). 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 secures...otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on , begin at step 1; 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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... the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. 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 place... 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. Front of the memory module snap into position. The clips on page 120.
... the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. 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 place... 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. Front of the memory module snap into position. The clips on page 120.
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The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on 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.
The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on 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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... drive-in-use light are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you have up 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...
... drive-in-use light are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you have up 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 shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your system settings...choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main...
...to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of these options to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your system settings...choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main...
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...state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 79. For information 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 can continue working from turning off . Be sure ...
...state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 79. For information 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 can continue working from turning off . Be sure ...
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...the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. For information about taking care ...of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before ...
...the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. For information about taking care ...of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before ...
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... automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays...
... automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays...
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... the same program again, click the arrow to work. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of computing. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know...
... the same program again, click the arrow to work. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of computing. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know...