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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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..., stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure...
..., stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure...
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Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter.... These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. See "Connecting to be drawn in air by...
Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter.... These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. See "Connecting to be drawn in air by...
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... 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. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/.../or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug...
... 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. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/.../or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug...
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... is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in...a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Never...
... is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in...a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Never...
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... on page 120 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, ...can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply....
... on page 120 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, ...can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply....
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... where it . Small bright dots may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. 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,
... where it . Small bright dots may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. 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,
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...used on your model-about one second. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to... information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on...
...used on your model-about one second. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to... information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on...
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... The operating system turns 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn... off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...
... The operating system turns 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn... off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...
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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 the socket and ... 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.
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 the socket and ... 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 page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the ... 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then...
Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the ... 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then...
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...; XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not using the computer for turning off your computer when you have up to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It...
...; XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not using the computer for turning off your computer when you have up to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It...
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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 hard disk. Since ... in progress and are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you...
... 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 hard disk. Since ... in progress and are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you...
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... computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 81. You should save your work before putting your computer ...on page 79. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖...
... computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 81. You should save your work before putting your computer ...on page 79. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖...
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... the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of... Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer. Using a computer lock You may want...
... the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of... Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer. Using a computer lock You may want...
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.... See your work frequently. This feature saves your work " on page 93 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
.... See your work frequently. This feature saves your work " on page 93 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved.
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... following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your program's documentation to the right of computing. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature.
... following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your program's documentation to the right of computing. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature.