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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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... eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of...
... eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of...
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... possible overheating of the computer. Do not use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on page 47. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps...your computer Important information on the computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to and including "Setting up your ...
... possible overheating of the computer. Do not use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on page 47. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps...your computer Important information on the computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to and including "Setting up your ...
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...may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. ...Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, ...
...may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. ...Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, ...
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never use nails, staples or similar objects 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 serious...attach cord in place; Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to follow this instruction could result...
never use nails, staples or similar objects 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 serious...attach cord in place; Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to follow this instruction could result...
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...by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 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 more than a few ... and turned off . Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE...
...by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 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 more than a few ... and turned off . Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE...
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... high-precision technology. 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Small bright dots may appear on the applications...
... high-precision technology. 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Small bright dots may appear on the applications...
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.... 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 accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness... the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 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 accommodate all possible configurations for the first time the brightness... the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the screen technology.
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The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and .... 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 -
The operating system turns off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and .... 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 -
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Front of the memory module snap into place. 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. The clips on page 120.
Front of the memory module snap into place. 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. The clips on page 120.
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... 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 when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up slightly... least ten seconds, then 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. Front of the slot.
... 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 when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up slightly... least ten seconds, then 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. Front of the slot.
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... disk and/ or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off your work. Each option has its advantages. Options for turning off...
... disk and/ or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off your work. Each option has its advantages. Options for turning off...
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... 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... Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on the hard disk,...
... 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... Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on the hard disk,...
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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 page 81. 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 it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on using Standby, 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 page 81. 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 it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on using Standby, see "Using and...
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...cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 123. To keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. The ...use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. Getting... with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
...cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 123. To keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. The ...use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. Getting... with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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... information. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 If the network you are using...
... information. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 If the network you are using...
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... the command line from the drop-down list. 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 has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it...
... the command line from the drop-down list. 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 has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it...