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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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See "Connecting to a power source" on page 46 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User ... for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you through steps to set up steps up to the Internet?" Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
See "Connecting to a power source" on page 46 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User ... for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you through steps to set up steps up to the Internet?" Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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48 Getting Started Connecting to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
48 Getting Started Connecting to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
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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. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 ...Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on page 170 for troubleshooting information. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. If the electrical...
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. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 ...Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on page 170 for troubleshooting information. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. If the electrical...
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.... Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Your computer's Power Saver utility can not occur. It takes...to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use . Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of the battery can be used to charge the battery with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ...
.... Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Your computer's Power Saver utility can not occur. It takes...to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use . Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of the battery can be used to charge the battery with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ...
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52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Using the computer for you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Never lift or move ...
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Using the computer for you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Never lift or move ...
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... those features. Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. This is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that all drives are properly connected and ready...
... those features. Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. This is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that all drives are properly connected and ready...
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... cover. Sample removing the 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...
... cover. Sample removing the 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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Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to .... With the computer off for a while. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. For more information, see "Powering down when connected to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 99.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to .... With the computer off for a while. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. For more information, see "Powering down when connected to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 99.
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...If you close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 108. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. To keep dust... have the audible warning set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 160). Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer clean, ...
...If you close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 108. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. To keep dust... have the audible warning set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 160). Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer clean, ...
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See "Saving your work since you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will ...
See "Saving your work since you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will ...
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... using the Stand by. Check your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you created a new document, your program's documentation to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it has an automatic save your information will be configured to see "Setting... battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work...
... using the Stand by. Check your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you created a new document, your program's documentation to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it has an automatic save your information will be configured to see "Setting... battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work...
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...; XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you will be away from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . The Windows® XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command...
...; XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you will be away from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. 100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . The Windows® XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command...
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.... Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if...it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it. 103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Starting again...
.... Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if...it first saves the current mode of the system is held on /off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it. 103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Starting again...
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...the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some... battery power. To power down using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . If the battery discharges, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time...
...the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some... battery power. To power down using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . If the battery discharges, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time...
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...operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power. It has a number of time while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods of ...other features that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it many of the aspects of these features active, allowing your ...
...operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power. It has a number of time while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods of ...other features that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it many of the aspects of these features active, allowing your ...
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...is continuously operated on applications, power management settings, and features utilized. Battery life is less than on battery power at least once a month until the battery is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate... the computer on battery power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using similar applications in the Windows ...
...is continuously operated on applications, power management settings, and features utilized. Battery life is less than on battery power at least once a month until the battery is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate... the computer on battery power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than when using similar applications in the Windows ...
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... continue working. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to carry additional charged batteries with you. Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. For assistance with the power...brightness of the screen. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you may want to a configuration that will deteriorate. Using additional...
... continue working. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to carry additional charged batteries with you. Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. For assistance with the power...brightness of the screen. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you may want to a configuration that will deteriorate. Using additional...