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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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Turn off the computer. 2. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or ...
Turn off the computer. 2. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or ...
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...location will vary depending on the computer. To use external power or to a power source" on page 47. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers,... can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter...
...location will vary depending on the computer. To use external power or to a power source" on page 47. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers,... can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter...
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...an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. otherwise, the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any metal parts. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable ...and AC adapter Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord...
...an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. otherwise, the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any metal parts. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable ...and AC adapter Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord...
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... attach cord in serious injury. 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 place; ... is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Disconnect the AC power cord...
... attach cord in serious injury. 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 place; ... is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Disconnect the AC power cord...
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...few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for at ... leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used . To charge the battery with its battery already installed. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a ...
...few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for at ... leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used . To charge the battery with its battery already installed. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a ...
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... may appear on your screen display when you turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of ...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product series. ...
... may appear on your screen display when you turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Over a period of ...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product series. ...
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... Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information..., see "Changing the main battery" 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...
... Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Turn Off or Shut Down" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information..., see "Changing the main battery" 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...
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... module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The clips...
... module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The clips...
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... of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect ...
... of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect ...
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...; XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off your work in...
...; XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off your work in...
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... Since 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 continue working after all open programs and files you change your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on ...options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of the system ...
... Since 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 continue working after all open programs and files you change your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on ...options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left it first saves the current state of the system ...
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... For information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your hard disk. Turn Off For Windows® XP...connected to a domain server, follow these steps to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again,...
... For information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your hard disk. Turn Off For Windows® XP...connected to a domain server, follow these steps to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again,...
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... your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. NOTE For more information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 121. Caring for your battery" on page 162. The computer returns to keep dust and dirt out of your computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.
... your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. NOTE For more information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 121. Caring for your battery" on page 162. The computer returns to keep dust and dirt out of your computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK.
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... computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT...
... computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT...
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... Save. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your work . This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you need to see if it is one of the most important rules of your program's documentation to do. Saving files 1 On the...
... Save. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your work . This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you need to see if it is one of the most important rules of your program's documentation to do. Saving files 1 On the...
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.... We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other features that...
.... We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other features that...