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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. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions ...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions ...
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...and PC Cards. Loose items such as notebook and 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. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. These components include, but... your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter.
...and PC Cards. Loose items such as notebook and 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. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. These components include, but... your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter.
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...Failure to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter ... to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/...
...Failure to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter ... to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/...
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... objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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 ..., or the 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 recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never bend or twist a cord/cable; Failure to ...
... objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 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 ..., or the 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 recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never bend or twist a cord/cable; Failure to ...
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...Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 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 ... 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When...
...Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 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 ... 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When...
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... manufactured using it. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... manufactured using it. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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... computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless 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 the features and icons described in until... on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons ...
... computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless 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 the features and icons described in until... on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons ...
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... turns 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start... Off. depending on , begin at step 1; The Turn 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). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module...
... turns 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 - otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start... Off. depending on , begin at step 1; The Turn 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). Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module...
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... into place. Front of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. clip clip Sample pressing down...
... into place. Front of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. clip clip Sample pressing down...
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... power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift 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.
... power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs 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. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift 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.
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...; XP Home, or either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are off the computer Pressing the power...
...; XP Home, or either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are off the computer Pressing the power...
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...shuts the computer 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 stored on again. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power ...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 where you left it first...
...shuts the computer 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 stored on again. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power ...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 where you left it first...
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...the computer in which you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. If you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the ...computer returns 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 your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your computer for,...
...the computer in which you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. If you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the ...computer returns 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 your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your computer for,...
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... keep your desk. Never 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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83... ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
... keep your desk. Never 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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 83... ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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... reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖...
... reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖...
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... of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Otherwise, type the full file path. Saving your...
... of the most important rules of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. Otherwise, type the full file path. Saving your...