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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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.... Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot!
.... Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot!
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The fan draws in by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the ...cooling fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue...
The fan draws in by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the ...cooling fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue...
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... 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 resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the ... Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Failure to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to follow the...
... 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 resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the ... Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Failure to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to follow the...
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... connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter 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... objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or...
... connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter 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... objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or...
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...charged and ready to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used ...to select a power level setting that , the battery 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 and turned off . Charging...
...charged and ready to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used ...to select a power level setting that , the battery 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 and turned off . Charging...
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... extremely large number of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
... extremely large number of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
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..., the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not have selected all the features and ...or switches shown 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 accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness...
..., the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not have selected all the features and ...or switches shown 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 accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness...
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The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 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 - Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory... computer is on the system). 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. 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 - Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory... computer is on the system). 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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... 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 page 120. Front of the memory module snap into position. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the... 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 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 page 120. Front of the memory module snap into position. The clips on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the... 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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... 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 page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... 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 page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not using Windows®...
... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not using Windows®...
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...is stored on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows®...files you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have ...
...is stored on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows®...files you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have ...
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...unsaved information on your work before putting your computer 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 the computer... 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 computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. If you left off. 76 Getting...
...unsaved information on your work before putting your computer 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 the computer... 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 computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. If you left off. 76 Getting...
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... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. To keep... purchase an optional computer lock cable. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. To keep... purchase an optional computer lock cable. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work frequently. See "Saving 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. This feature...
... basic features. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work frequently. See "Saving 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. This feature...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. ...