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2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting a PC Card 36 Removing a PC Card 37 Inserting an ExpressCard 37 Removing an ExpressCard 38 Learning the basics 38 Using the TouchPad 39 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 45 Mobile computing 45 Taking care of your battery 49 If something goes wrong 51 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
2 Contents Introduction 23 Setting up your computer and getting started 25 Adding memory (optional 29 Your computer's TFT display 36 Inserting a PC Card 36 Removing a PC Card 37 Inserting an ExpressCard 37 Removing an ExpressCard 38 Learning the basics 38 Using the TouchPad 39 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 45 Mobile computing 45 Taking care of your battery 49 If something goes wrong 51 If you need further assistance 56 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
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... plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket...
... plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Use of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket...
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28 Setting up your computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows green. Failure to follow this ... of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly...
28 Setting up your computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows green. Failure to follow this ... of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly...
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...power. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba...avoided with another metal object. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will shorten its life. To fully discharge your ...
...power. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba...avoided with another metal object. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will shorten its life. To fully discharge your ...
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... fully discharged. Always use the computer for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is not ...warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. 50 Taking care of...flashes amber shortly after you are not going to use the battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on battery power for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you have different...
... fully discharged. Always use the computer for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is not ...warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. 50 Taking care of...flashes amber shortly after you are not going to use the battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on battery power for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you have different...
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...stops responding (see "Problems that are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is connected to fix" on . When this happens turning the power on returns you turn on the computer These problems may be in the lower-right corner of restarting the system. Then shut down the computer...will not start. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the active program accepts text input. If you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Verify that the wall outlet is working by looking at least 10 seconds. To clear the condition, press...
...stops responding (see "Problems that are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is connected to fix" on . When this happens turning the power on returns you turn on the computer These problems may be in the lower-right corner of restarting the system. Then shut down the computer...will not start. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the active program accepts text input. If you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Verify that the wall outlet is working by looking at least 10 seconds. To clear the condition, press...
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... and press Enter. If you turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on your TFT display when you are using highprecision technology. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times... will advance you to turn off the numlock light. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to its previous setting. A keypad overlay may have activated the instant password feature...
... and press Enter. If you turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on your TFT display when you are using highprecision technology. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times... will advance you to turn off the numlock light. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to its previous setting. A keypad overlay may have activated the instant password feature...
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Click Product Support, search for various parts of the world. This section shows the shapes of purchase. USA (UL approved) Canada (CSA approved) United Kingdom (BS approved) Australia (AS approved) Europe (VDA and NEMKO approved) Features and specifications For the detailed specifications for the country of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. 58 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for your model, and then click Detailed Specs.
Click Product Support, search for various parts of the world. This section shows the shapes of purchase. USA (UL approved) Canada (CSA approved) United Kingdom (BS approved) Australia (AS approved) Europe (VDA and NEMKO approved) Features and specifications For the detailed specifications for the country of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. 58 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for your model, and then click Detailed Specs.
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...27 B backing up files 39 battery Call2Recycle™ 51 changing 47 charge indicator light 46 disposal 50 installing 47, 48 maintaining 49 monitoring power 46 notification 47 real-time clock (RTC) 46 removing 47 safety precautions 49 buttons eject, optical drive 42 Media control buttons 43 C ...Call2Recycle™ battery 51 changing main battery 47 computer moving 45 setting up 30 computing tips 38 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 59 D display problems screen is blank 53 disposing of used batteries 50 DVD using 42 E eject button optical drive...
...27 B backing up files 39 battery Call2Recycle™ 51 changing 47 charge indicator light 46 disposal 50 installing 47, 48 maintaining 49 monitoring power 46 notification 47 real-time clock (RTC) 46 removing 47 safety precautions 49 buttons eject, optical drive 42 Media control buttons 43 C ...Call2Recycle™ battery 51 changing main battery 47 computer moving 45 setting up 30 computing tips 38 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord/cable 28 printer 29 59 D display problems screen is blank 53 disposing of used batteries 50 DVD using 42 E eject button optical drive...
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... removing 37 PC Card problems 54 computer stops working 54 slot appears dead 54 power cable connectors 58 computer will not start 52 connecting cable to AC adaptor 28 cord/cable 28 power source connecting 28 precautions 25 printer connecting 29 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard...174; inserted 56 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 54 computer will not power up 52 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 53 ExpressCard...
... removing 37 PC Card problems 54 computer stops working 54 slot appears dead 54 power cable connectors 58 computer will not start 52 connecting cable to AC adaptor 28 cord/cable 28 power source connecting 28 precautions 25 printer connecting 29 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard...174; inserted 56 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 54 computer will not power up 52 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 53 ExpressCard...