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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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... periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place...
... periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place...
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... draws in by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting...
... draws in by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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 to a live electrical outlet...
Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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 to a live electrical outlet...
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... 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting 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 place...
... 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting 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 place...
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...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 . ... came with the computer turned off for information on page 120 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input...
...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 . ... came with the computer turned off for information on page 120 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input...
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... the display panel. 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it...
... the display panel. 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it...
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...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 designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on your model-about one second. When the computer is also an intrinsic ...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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all...
...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 designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on your model-about one second. When the computer is also an intrinsic ...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. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all...
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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 is on the ... 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The 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 secures the...
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 is on the ... 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The 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 secures the...
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... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. Front of the memory module snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until... 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.
... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. Front of the memory module snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. The memory module should be completely inserted into place. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until... 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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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. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If...
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. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If...
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... power while a disk is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to a domain server. If you turn off your work. 74...
... power while a disk is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to a domain server. If you turn off your work. 74...
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... system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...❖ 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 progress and are not...
... system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main...❖ 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 progress and are not...
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... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 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 hard disk. If you can continue working from turning off the... your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For...
... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 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 hard disk. If you can continue working from turning off the... your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For...
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... damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick...
... damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick...
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... further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See 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.
... further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. See 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.
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Otherwise, type the full file path. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For example, to access ...
Otherwise, type the full file path. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. For example, to access ...