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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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... the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never...
... the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never...
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... the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may... computer on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 44 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer.
... the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may... computer on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 44 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer.
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... the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Failure to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result... other damage to operate. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use...
... the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Failure to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result... other damage to operate. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use...
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... cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; See "Changing the main battery" on page 118 for information on a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Doing any of...AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ... AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. never splice or alter a cord/cable; 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...
... cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; See "Changing the main battery" on page 118 for information on a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Doing any of...AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ... AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. never splice or alter a cord/cable; 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...
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...with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ... into an AC power source for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to select a power level setting...
...with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ... into an AC power source for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to select a power level setting...
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...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 designed to accommodate all those features. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the...you have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly ...
...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 designed to accommodate all those features. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the...you have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product series. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly ...
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... secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot...
... secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off or Shut Down, depending on the system (for more information, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot...
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... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level...
... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level...
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... 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. 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 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. 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...
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... in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that, when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that, when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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... return to where you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 restarting from turning the computer off . Factors to the hard disk. For information on placing your computer into,...
... return to where you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 restarting from turning the computer off . Factors to the hard disk. For information on placing your computer into,...
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... computer: Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending 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 left off your work first. For information on using . ... steps to save your computer. If you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main...
... computer: Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending 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 left off your work first. For information on using . ... steps to save your computer. If you can continue working from turning off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main...
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... Started Caring for 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 /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you can place it again by opening the display panel. Once.... If you place the computer in Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. Caring for your battery" on the Standby options set.
... Started Caring for 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 /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you can place it again by opening the display panel. Once.... If you place the computer in Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. Caring for your battery" on the Standby options set.
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... you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the...
... you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the...
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... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you need to do. If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of saving frequently. Saving documents is quick and easy...
... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you need to do. If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of saving frequently. Saving documents is quick and easy...
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... while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 105 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can... that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so 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 using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency.
... while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 105 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can... that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so 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 using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency.