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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 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 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 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 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery...
... Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving battery...
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... 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 203 Sound ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228 ...
... 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........192 Memory problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 203 Sound ...216 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 217 If you need further assistance 223 Before you contact Toshiba 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 227 Volume Mute 227 Password security 228 Without a password 228 ...
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... the battery is not fully charged 229 Power profile mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zooming applications in/out 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer...
... the battery is not fully charged 229 Power profile mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zooming applications in/out 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer...
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... damage to the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin.
... damage to the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin.
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... of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are not ...
... of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are not ...
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...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC... the plug directly. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 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 should be the last step; When you...
...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC... the plug directly. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 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 should be the last step; When you...
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... such as a door or window; Never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury... and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 118 for information on a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on replacing the main battery. Failure to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes...
... such as a door or window; Never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury... and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 118 for information on a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on replacing the main battery. Failure to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes...
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..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power...the computer turned off for at a time. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC...
..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power...the computer turned off for at a time. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC...
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... specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your PC. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. ...film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure that may appear on your display are ...
... specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your PC. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. ...film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure that may appear on your display are ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see... "Changing the main battery" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard ...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see... "Changing the main battery" on page 70). 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard ...
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... 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
... 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ... and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ... and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module...
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... the computer is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off your computer when you are using it for turning off the computer...
... the computer is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off your computer when you are using it for turning off the computer...
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... information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . For information on placing your...
... information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . For information on placing your...
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...Shut Down commands Depending on your hard disk. Be sure to turn off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which you can continue working from turning off your unsaved... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up...
...Shut Down commands Depending on your hard disk. Be sure to turn off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which you can continue working from turning off your unsaved... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up...
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... Getting Started Caring for your computer. NOTE For more information about taking care of your computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Caring for your battery" on the Standby options set. Once the computer is configured, you have turned off light glows blue. Closing the display panel After you can start..., close the display panel to the screen(s) you were using. For information about the Power Management utility, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 162.
... Getting Started Caring for your computer. NOTE For more information about taking care of your computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Caring for your battery" on the Standby options set. Once the computer is configured, you have turned off light glows blue. Closing the display panel After you can start..., close the display panel to the screen(s) you were using. For information about the Power Management utility, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 162.
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... work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work...
... work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work...
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Saving documents is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it is quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your Windows® program, click Save. Check ...
Saving documents is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it is quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your Windows® program, click Save. Check ...
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... (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you are away...use it many times. 105 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in ...
... (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you are away...use it many times. 105 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in ...