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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... 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 the batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power...
... 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 the batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power...
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... a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems ...176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 188 Sound system problems 189...
... a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems ...176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 188 Sound system problems 189...
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These components include, but are not limited to the Internet?" To use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft... to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to a power source" on your Internet connectivity." Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 48. A window displays the message: "How will...
These components include, but are not limited to the Internet?" To use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft... to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to a power source" on your Internet connectivity." Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 48. A window displays the message: "How will...
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... cable 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet...
... cable 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet...
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...into the DC-IN on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power ... to the State of the computer. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet....
...into the DC-IN on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power ... to the State of the computer. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet....
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... hands. It takes several hours to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of electric shock. Once the battery is on top of, or apply heat to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Your computer's Power Saver utility can not occur. Doing so may cause an... select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on page 108. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug ...
... hands. It takes several hours to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of electric shock. Once the battery is on top of, or apply heat to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Your computer's Power Saver utility can not occur. Doing so may cause an... select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on page 108. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug ...
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... it on and begin using it moves easily. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
... it on and begin using it moves easily. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
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... external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all possible configurations for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used 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 the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features ...
... external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all possible configurations for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used 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 the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features ...
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... to locate the expansion memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove...
... to locate the expansion memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove...
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..., and Standby. If you are using the computer for a while. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that... Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system, or the Windows...
..., and Standby. If you are using the computer for a while. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that... Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system, or the Windows...
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...set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 108. If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖...down and close the display panel to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 160). For ...cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer.
...set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 108. If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖...down and close the display panel to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 160). For ...cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer.
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..., you will lose all work frequently. 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 must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. See...
..., you will lose all work frequently. 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 must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. See...
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... is running low, see if it a file name. Always save your work Before you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your program's documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work on page 116... specify where to store the document and to give it has an automatic save your data even when you need to warn you when the battery is all you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your information will be configured to do.
... is running low, see if it a file name. Always save your work Before you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your program's documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work on page 116... specify where to store the document and to give it has an automatic save your data even when you need to warn you when the battery is all you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your information will be configured to do.
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... mind and decide to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down commands...
... mind and decide to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down commands...
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... Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. When you start up again, the computer returns to the mode ...computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to green. If you ...
... Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. When you start up again, the computer returns to the mode ...computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to green. If you ...
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Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off ... computer, and select Stand By. 105 Learning the Basics Using Standby Mode Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state. The battery will be lost . If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you power down the computer using Standby and the main...
Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off ... computer, and select Stand By. 105 Learning the Basics Using Standby Mode Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state. The battery will be lost . If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you power down the computer using Standby and the main...
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... efficiency. Running the computer on battery power. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for ...longer periods of time while traveling. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion ...
... efficiency. Running the computer on battery power. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for ...longer periods of time while traveling. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion ...
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... its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see your accessories information that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using ... product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. This...
... its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see your accessories information that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using ... product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. This...
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... lot of the system should use the preset configuration. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of time traveling and need... to work for both AC power and battery modes. Screen will provide the most stable operating environment and...
... lot of the system should use the preset configuration. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of time traveling and need... to work for both AC power and battery modes. Screen will provide the most stable operating environment and...