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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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... spill into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and...
... spill into any of these instructions could result in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and...
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... 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it could cause the...
... 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it could cause the...
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... 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer... operate. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer... operate. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in ...or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug 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,...
...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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in ...or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug 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,...
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...that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the... main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ...
...that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the... main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ...
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... on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured...
... on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured...
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...Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on battery power. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated 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 possible configurations for the first time the brightness...
...Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on battery power. Below are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated 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 possible configurations for the first time the brightness...
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...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 , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 120. 5 Close the...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. 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 ...
...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 , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 120. 5 Close the...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. 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 ...
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...position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. 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 force the memory module into ...
...position. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. 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 force the memory module into ...
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... when you turn the power on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 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 : Press the power button and... 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. Front of the slot.
... when you turn the power on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 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 : Press the power button and... 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. Front of the slot.
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... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, 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...
... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, 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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...these options 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 the system 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...
...these options 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 the system 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...
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.... You should save 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 off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you were using. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on placing...
.... You should save 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 off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. If you were using. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on placing...
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...computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object...Doing so could damage the system. For more information on cleaning and moving your desk. 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...
...computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object...Doing so could damage the system. For more information on cleaning and moving your desk. 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...
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... hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work since you save feature that can be activated. See...
... hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work since you save feature that can be activated. See...
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... the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Check your work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you do not know the program's location, type the command line. Saving documents is one of the most important rules of computing. Learning...
... the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Check your work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you do not know the program's location, type the command line. Saving documents is one of the most important rules of computing. Learning...