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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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..., water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot!
..., water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot!
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See "Connecting to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating ... air intake on page 47. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can...
See "Connecting to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating ... air intake on page 47. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can...
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... order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. otherwise, the adapter DC...
... order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. otherwise, the adapter DC...
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.... Never tamper with wet hands. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord 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 serious injury...plug with the cord/cable or plug; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter Failure to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction...
.... Never tamper with wet hands. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord 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 serious injury...plug with the cord/cable or plug; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter Failure to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction...
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... that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting...the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer,...
... that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting...the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer,...
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... appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT...
... appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT...
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.... Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. 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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and...
.... Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. 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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and...
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... panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew... is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
... panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew... is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is ... 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is ... 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on page 120.
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... 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 again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... 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 again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using the computer for a while.
... turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to four options when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using the computer for a while.
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...shuts the computer down or turn off your computer, save your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not ...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, the computer returns to shut down completely, but it ,...
...shuts the computer down or turn off your computer, save your system settings so that, when you turn on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not ...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, the computer returns to shut down completely, but it ,...
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Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using ... save your computer on page 81. If you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and ...
Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using ... save your computer on page 81. If you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into , and configuring your computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and ...
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... is to clean the computer. Doing so could damage the system. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Never spray cleaner directly... onto the computer. For more information on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of...
... is to clean the computer. Doing so could damage the system. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Never spray cleaner directly... onto the computer. For more information on page 123. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of...
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... provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. Computing...
... provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. Computing...
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... an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD...
... an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD...