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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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... permanent damage to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If you have...
... permanent damage to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If you have...
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...of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. Loose items..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. If the fan is not blocked. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling...
...of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. Loose items..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. If the fan is not blocked. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling...
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Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. 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 serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of...
Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. 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 serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of...
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... blue. 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 place;... Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Never tamper with...
... blue. 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 place;... Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; never splice or alter a cord/cable; Never tamper with...
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...plugged in and turned off . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged... and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at a time. Continuing to run applications, features...
...plugged in and turned off . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged... and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at a time. Continuing to run applications, features...
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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 vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage...
... 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 vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage...
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... Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not have all the... and specifications corresponding to all 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on...
... Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not have all the... and specifications corresponding to all 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on...
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.... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). depending on , begin at step 1; 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 - Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating 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.
.... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on the system). depending on , begin at step 1; 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 - Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating 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.
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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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on...
... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on...
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... turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when... 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.
... turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Front of the slot. 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when... 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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... advantages. It is being accessed, you to four options when you are off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
... advantages. It is being accessed, you to four options when you are off the power while a disk is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
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... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, 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 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 which you left ...
... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, 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 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 which you left ...
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...off the computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main... than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you...
...off the computer For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main... than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you...
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... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your...
... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your...
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See your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your work since you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives ...
See your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your work since you last saved. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives ...
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... an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you do not know the program's location, type the command line. Check your program's documentation to get in the Windows® folder, type...
... an automatic save your work on -screen instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you do not know the program's location, type the command line. Check your program's documentation to get in the Windows® folder, type...