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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 44 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 47 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 44 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 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
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... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
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34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the information about your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to charge the battery, you turn on page 48. Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Follow...
... be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the information about your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to charge the battery, you turn on page 48. Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Follow...
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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... to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 121. Never remove the power plug...electric shock. There is a risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to the power cable.
... to a live electrical outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 121. Never remove the power plug...electric shock. There is a risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to the power cable.
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...select a power level setting that it . It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is off or on. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to recharge. The less power the computer is using the AC adapter and... power cable. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to show that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Connect the computer to a live power outlet ...
...select a power level setting that it . It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is off or on. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to recharge. The less power the computer is using the AC adapter and... power cable. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to show that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Connect the computer to a live power outlet ...
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.... Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Check that all the drives are examples of some of LCD technology. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power...
.... Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Check that all the drives are examples of some of LCD technology. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power...
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...is fully charged. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system by default does not display resolutions below 800 x 600. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window... 640 x 480. Powering off the computer It is a good idea to turn on the internal display panel may need 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...
...is fully charged. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system by default does not display resolutions below 800 x 600. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window... 640 x 480. Powering off the computer It is a good idea to turn on the internal display panel may need 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...
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Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. .... Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. For more information, see "Running the computer on... battery power" on page 101. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer ❖ To leave the computer...
Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. .... Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. For more information, see "Running the computer on... battery power" on page 101. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer ❖ To leave the computer...
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...Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. Your work ...temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your work , if, for details. 79 You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Your computer can turn on...
...Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. Your work ...temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your work , if, for details. 79 You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Your computer can turn on...
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... are working with a document 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 need to do. If you created a new document, your information will be lost. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and... folder where you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you want your Windows® program, click Save. Saving files 1 On the File menu of...
... are working with a document 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 need to do. If you created a new document, your information will be lost. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and... folder where you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you want your Windows® program, click Save. Saving files 1 On the File menu of...
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... previously using. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of a domain. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you are off. Factors to power down your computer...
... previously using. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of a domain. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you are off. Factors to power down your computer...
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...all open programs and files you were using. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it when you need to reload the operating system, for example to ...more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see "...
...all open programs and files you were using. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it when you need to reload the operating system, for example to ...more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see "...
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... starting up again, the computer returns to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you do not save your work first. For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly" on page ...112. If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your data will be lost . Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down...
... starting up again, the computer returns to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you do not save your work first. For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly" on page ...112. If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your data will be lost . Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down...
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... running on , press the power button. Using Standby If you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of...
... running on , press the power button. Using Standby If you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of...
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... machine is in the following ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn + F3. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The Shut Down window appears. Be sure to save your information will be lost. The on /off light blinks amber...
... machine is in the following ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn + F3. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The Shut Down window appears. Be sure to save your information will be lost. The on /off light blinks amber...
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... you can recharge it many times. 116 Running the 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. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its... energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode...
... you can recharge it many times. 116 Running the 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. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its... energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode...
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... perform at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on battery power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on applications, power management settings. If the computer is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on... AC power rather than on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may fail to stay current on usage...
... perform at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on battery power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on applications, power management settings. If the computer is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on... AC power rather than on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may fail to stay current on usage...