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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Setting up other devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Setting up other devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring main battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery alarms 113 Conserving battery power 114 Power profiles...
... 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 110 Monitoring main battery power 111 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery alarms 113 Conserving battery power 114 Power profiles...
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...action 160 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........162 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 167 Disk drive problems 169 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...171 Sound system problems ...Modem problems 177 Develop good computing habits 178 If you need further assistance 179 Before you call 179 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 181 Appendix A: Hot Keys 183 Volume Mute 183 Instant password security 184 Stand By mode ...
...action 160 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........162 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 167 Disk drive problems 169 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...171 Sound system problems ...Modem problems 177 Develop good computing habits 178 If you need further assistance 179 Before you call 179 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 181 Appendix A: Hot Keys 183 Volume Mute 183 Instant password security 184 Stand By mode ...
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... To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and PC. 3. Turn off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to rain, water, seawater, or moisture.
... To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and PC. 3. Turn off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to rain, water, seawater, or moisture.
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... not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the power plug socket and PC. 3. Turning off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can damage computer components or otherwise cause your PC, and never expose the PC to rain, water, seawater, or...
... not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the power plug socket and PC. 3. Turning off the PC. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can damage computer components or otherwise cause your PC, and never expose the PC to rain, water, seawater, or...
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...including "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you may want to a power source" on page 49. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48. Your computer... comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer 47...
...including "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you may want to a power source" on page 49. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48. Your computer... comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer 47...
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...recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to set up your printer. Product registration can either double-click the icon on page 70. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the ...power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. If you can be completed during the initial start up your printer" on your computer. Customer failure to the Toshiba Web site at that...
...recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to set up your printer. Product registration can either double-click the icon on page 70. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the ...power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. If you can be completed during the initial start up your printer" on your computer. Customer failure to the Toshiba Web site at that...
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...panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is live electrical outlet.... AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the State of the computer. If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "If Something Goes ...
...panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is live electrical outlet.... AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the State of the computer. If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "If Something Goes ...
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...electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours... with the computer turned off. There is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is a risk...
...electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours... with the computer turned off. There is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is a risk...
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... not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is now ready for the first time The computer is attached. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . Display latch Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ... moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is now ready for the first time The computer is attached. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . Display latch Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ... moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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... extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not have selected all those features. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear...
... extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not have selected all those features. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear...
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..., do not 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on the...
..., do not 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on the...
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... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer... is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. 4 Remove the battery. Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. The Turn off computer. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory ...
... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer... is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. 4 Remove the battery. Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. The Turn off computer. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory ...
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... at least ten seconds, then turn the power on . The computer could hang up when you turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 4 Place the cover and screw in a safe place so...
... at least ten seconds, then turn the power on . The computer could hang up when you turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 4 Place the cover and screw in a safe place so...
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... up to three hours to a domain server instead. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command when connected to recharge the main battery. With the computer off ) to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off , it for the first time, leave... a power source (even though the computer is in use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to fully charge the main battery. Never turn off your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. If you are using it may damage the media in use...
... up to three hours to a domain server instead. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command when connected to recharge the main battery. With the computer off ) to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off , it for the first time, leave... a power source (even though the computer is in use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to fully charge the main battery. Never turn off your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. If you are using it may damage the media in use...
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... for your computer. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 107.
... for your computer. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 107.
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Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. If ...
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. If ...
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... habit of saving frequently. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Check your program's documentation to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is all you...
... habit of saving frequently. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Check your program's documentation to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is all you...
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...Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 101. For more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is being retrieved from the drop-down the computer Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ ... When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Hibernate to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to have the computer go into ...
...Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 101. For more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is being retrieved from the drop-down the computer Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ ... When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Hibernate to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to have the computer go into ...
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...: ❖ AC power. The computer returns tot he screen you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you enter Hibernation mode by mode. Open the display panel and press the power button until the on...instructions to restart the computer when you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to green. If you power down the...
...: ❖ AC power. The computer returns tot he screen you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you enter Hibernation mode by mode. Open the display panel and press the power button until the on...instructions to restart the computer when you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to green. If you power down the...