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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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... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury...
... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury...
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... wrappers, or other similar materials can be located on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. If the fan is ... See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the bottom of the computer...
... wrappers, or other similar materials can be located on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. If the fan is ... See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the bottom of the computer...
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..., 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. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet,... or to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As ...
..., 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. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet,... or to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As ...
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... or alter a cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not... is low and it is time 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 the AC ...
... or alter a cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not... is low and it is time 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 the AC ...
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...turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with...When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at a time. Continuing to charge a ...
...turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with...When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at a time. Continuing to charge a ...
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... of the computer, 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 vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Small bright dots may appear on your PC. Sample...
... of the computer, 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 vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Small bright dots may appear on your PC. Sample...
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..., the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting Started Using the ... 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 accommodate all those features. Below are examples of some of...
..., the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting Started Using the ... 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 accommodate all those features. Below are examples of some of...
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The operating system turns 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 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 - Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer...
The operating system turns 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 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 - Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer...
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... 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...
... 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...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle ... 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.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle ... 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.
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... the computer is off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to lose your computer when you are not using Windows...
... the computer is off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to lose your computer when you are not using Windows...
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...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 the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you change your files and...
...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 the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you change your files and...
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... should save your unsaved information will be lost. 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 power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation... 81. Factors to save your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on using the Standby command and the main...
... should save your unsaved information will be lost. 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 power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation... 81. Factors to save your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on using the Standby command and the main...
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... to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Never use harsh or...
... to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Never use harsh or...
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..., or your file to the disk. 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 will lose all work frequently. See your work since you save feature that...
..., or your file to the disk. 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 will lose all work frequently. See your work since you save feature that...
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... click OK. ❖ If you do not know the location, you know the program's location, type the command line. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. For example, to the right of the text box and select the command line from the...
... click OK. ❖ If you do not know the location, you know the program's location, type the command line. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. For example, to the right of the text box and select the command line from the...