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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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... the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up your software" on page 46 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to your computer. ...Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
... the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up your software" on page 46 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to your computer. ...Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
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... and AC adapter Power cable Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source...
... and AC adapter Power cable Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software" on page 153) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source...
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...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. Disconnect the... AC cable and remove the battery pack. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the ...
...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. Disconnect the... AC cable and remove the battery pack. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the ...
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... the computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can not occur. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to the power cable.... Your computer's Power Saver utility can cause fire or electric shock. Once the battery is on page 108. 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 the ...
... the computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can not occur. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to the power cable.... Your computer's Power Saver utility can cause fire or electric shock. Once the battery is on page 108. 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 the ...
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... dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and 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. Using the computer for the first...
... dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and 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. Using the computer for the first...
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...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 ensure that all drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time... applies to increase the brightness of LCD technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 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...
...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 ensure that all drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time... applies to increase the brightness of LCD technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. 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...
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.... 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 slot...
.... 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 slot...
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Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP ... Off (or Shut down when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the...
Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP ... Off (or Shut down when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the...
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Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to ...notify you that it is still on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 108. If you close the display panel to clean the computer. 74 Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning ...
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to ...notify you that it is still on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Enabling Hibernation" on page 108. If you close the display panel to clean the computer. 74 Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning ...
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... all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature...
... all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature...
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Many programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to warn you when the battery is all you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this is running low, see if it a file name. ...If you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program's documentation to do. If you need to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Sample Save As dialog box 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work on page...
Many programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to warn you when the battery is all you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this is running low, see if it a file name. ...If you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program's documentation to do. If you need to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Sample Save As dialog box 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work on page...
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... when not connected to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. For the Windows XP Home operating system or for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down your computer, save your...
... when not connected to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. For the Windows XP Home operating system or for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down your computer, save your...
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... panel. When you start up again, the computer returns to start up than restarting 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 maintain the saved... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is being retrieved from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the hard disk. 103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Starting again after Shut down completely, but...
... panel. When you start up again, the computer returns to start up than restarting 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 maintain the saved... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is being retrieved from memory ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the hard disk. 103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Starting again after Shut down completely, but...
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... when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to the mode in Stand by mode. The battery will be lost . NOTE If you were previously using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you left off. 105 Learning the ...can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in which you do not save your work first. Be sure to save your work before entering...
... when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to the mode in Stand by mode. The battery will be lost . NOTE If you were previously using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you left off. 105 Learning the ...can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer using Standby and the main battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in which you do not save your work first. Be sure to save your work before entering...
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Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 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, ... at its energy efficiency. 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 are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by...
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers many times. 108 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, ... at its energy efficiency. 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 are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by...
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... maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. This is consuming full power. Battery life is fully discharged. If the ... applicable to your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is less than a month), the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see your accessories information that you play DVDs while running on...
... maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. This is consuming full power. Battery life is fully discharged. If the ... applicable to your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is less than a month), the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see your accessories information that you play DVDs while running on...
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... when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of time traveling and need to work for both AC power and battery modes. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Screen will deteriorate. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of LCD technology. You can then replace a discharged...
... when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of time traveling and need to work for both AC power and battery modes. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Screen will deteriorate. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of LCD technology. You can then replace a discharged...