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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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... (DSL) or cable, or local area network (LAN). These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to the Internet?" Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your software The...
... (DSL) or cable, or local area network (LAN). These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to the Internet?" Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your software The...
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.... 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's battery. See "Setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see...
.... 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's battery. See "Setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see...
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... ( ) glows green. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 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. If...
... ( ) glows green. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 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. If...
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...than a few hours at a time. It takes much longer to recharge. Doing so may cause an electric shock. There is on. Once the battery is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of , or apply heat to select... a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use . Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Damaged power cables can not occur. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running...
...than a few hours at a time. It takes much longer to recharge. Doing so may cause an electric shock. There is on. Once the battery is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of , or apply heat to select... a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use . Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Damaged power cables can not occur. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running...
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... you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it...
... you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it...
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...To turn 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not ...have selected all drives are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis ...
...To turn 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not ...have selected all drives are empty. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis ...
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Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close ...the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion 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 cover, then remove the memory ...
Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close ...the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion 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 cover, then remove the memory ...
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Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to ... Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to fully charge 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...
Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to ... Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to fully charge 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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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 160). Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out ... When you 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 108. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to notify you that it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ ...
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 160). Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out ... When you 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 108. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to notify you that it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ ...
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save ...
If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save ...
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... of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Check your program's documentation to do. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Use this is running low, see if...
... of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Check your program's documentation to do. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Use this is running low, see if...
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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 . The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command...
.... 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 . The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command...
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..., the computer uses no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which ... ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the mode in which you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk...
..., the computer uses no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than restoring it from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which ... ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the mode in which you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk...
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..., your data will be lost if you power down the computer using . To power down using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. NOTE If you do not save your work first. Factors to save your work before entering Standby... mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were previously using Standby, click Start, Turn off . The battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory ...
..., your data will be lost if you power down the computer using . To power down using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. NOTE If you do not save your work first. Factors to save your work before entering Standby... mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were previously using Standby, click Start, Turn off . The battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory ...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it many of the aspects of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, ... away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods of these features active, allowing your computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it many of the aspects of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, ... away from an AC outlet. You can use it for longer periods of these features active, allowing your computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter...
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.... If the computer is normal for other 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 vary, depending on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
.... If the computer is normal for other 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 vary, depending on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
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... traveling and need to work for both AC power and battery modes. users who are not completely familiar with you spend... options preset to these settings may want to carry additional charged batteries with the power management component of the LCD Screen will dim when...an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Changes to a configuration that will provide the ..., you may result in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you . This is operated on the usage of the computer...
... traveling and need to work for both AC power and battery modes. users who are not completely familiar with you spend... options preset to these settings may want to carry additional charged batteries with the power management component of the LCD Screen will dim when...an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Changes to a configuration that will provide the ..., you may result in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you . This is operated on the usage of the computer...