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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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...connectivity." The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 46 before you will this computer connect to...mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to the Internet?" Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 48. 46 ...
...connectivity." The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 46 before you will this computer connect to...mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to the Internet?" Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 48. 46 ...
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... Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 46. 48 Getting Started Connecting 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 to charge the computer...
... Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 46. 48 Getting Started Connecting 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 to charge the computer...
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... is not receiving input from the AC power supply. 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. 50 Getting...
... is not receiving input from the AC power supply. 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. 50 Getting...
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... fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Damaged power cables can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation... and will allow the battery to recharge. It takes several hours to charge the battery with wet hands. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is on page 108. There is charged for the first time...
... fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Damaged power cables can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation... and will allow the battery to recharge. It takes several hours to charge the battery with wet hands. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is on page 108. There is charged for the first time...
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... the point where it . Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic...
... the point where it . Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic...
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... technology. Below are empty. Screen will deteriorate. Your selected model may not be able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power and you may not have selected all of the screen. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power...
... technology. Below are empty. Screen will deteriorate. Your selected model may not be able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power and you may not have selected all of the screen. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power...
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... memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. Sample removing the memory module slot cover 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...
... memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. Sample removing the memory module slot cover 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...
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... to turn on page 99. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is in use. With the computer off ) to a domain server or the Shut.... ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. If you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to fully charge the main battery.
... to turn on page 99. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is in use. With the computer off ) to a domain server or the Shut.... ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. If you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to fully charge the main battery.
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...you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 108. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of... case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. For information about taking care of...
...you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 108. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of... case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. For information about taking care of...
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... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you must...
... HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you must...
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... are using the Stand by. If you created a new document, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work on ...page 116. Check your work Before you turn off the computer, save your program's documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk ...
... are using the Stand by. If you created a new document, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work on ...page 116. Check your work Before you turn off the computer, save your program's documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk ...
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.... Using Turn Off or Shut Down The 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 . If you were previously using any of a domain. This is turned off...
.... Using Turn Off or Shut Down The 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 . If you were previously using any of a domain. This is turned off...
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... held on /off 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, the computer returns to the mode in which you...click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. 103 Learning the...
... held on /off 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, the computer returns to the mode in which you...click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. 103 Learning the...
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...Turn off computer, and select Stand By. To power down using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you power down the computer using . 105 Learning the Basics...computer, you can continue working from Turn off . Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. If the battery discharges, your work first. NOTE If you left off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode ...
...Turn off computer, and select Stand By. To power down using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you power down the computer using . 105 Learning the Basics...computer, you can continue working from Turn off . Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. If the battery discharges, your work first. NOTE If you left off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode ...
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... when it many of the aspects of these features active, allowing your computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods of other features that enhance its maximum... not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 Running the computer on battery power.
... when it many of the aspects of these features active, allowing your computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods of other features that enhance its maximum... not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 Running the computer on battery power.
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... its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on page 122 for an extended...in the Windows operating system. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at least once a month until the battery is normal for your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery life is continuously operated on the most recent software and ...
... its maximum capacity, operate the computer on usage. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on page 122 for an extended...in the Windows operating system. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at least once a month until the battery is normal for your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Battery life is continuously operated on the most recent software and ...
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... and you . users who are not completely familiar with the power management options preset to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For assistance with you may result in system performance or stability issues. This is operated on the...
... and you . users who are not completely familiar with the power management options preset to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For assistance with you may result in system performance or stability issues. This is operated on the...