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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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Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If you have taken the ...
Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If you have taken the ...
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... wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use the computer on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it...
... wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use the computer on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it...
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... cord/cable to follow the steps in the exact order as described 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 a live electrical outlet, or to operate. ... 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. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk...
... cord/cable to follow the steps in the exact order as described 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 a live electrical outlet, or to operate. ... 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. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk...
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...cord/cable near a heat source; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands....to a power source 49 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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...
...cord/cable near a heat source; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands....to a power source 49 The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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...
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...and turned off , leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the... battery. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
...and turned off , leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the... battery. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
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... model may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer: Sample system ...icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. This information applies to accommodate all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 ...
... model may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer: Sample system ...icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. This information applies to accommodate all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 ...
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... 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... battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures...
... 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... battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures...
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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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory ... 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 position. The clips on...
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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory ... 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 position. The clips on...
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... computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. 60 Getting Started...
... computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. 60 Getting Started...
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... off the power while a disk is off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while.
... off the power while a disk is off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while.
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...the computer down or turn on the computer again, you will automatically return 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not...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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you change your mind ...
...the computer down or turn on the computer again, you will automatically return 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not...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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you change your mind ...
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...❖ 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 the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. For information on using . Factors... 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 the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off the...
...❖ 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 the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. For information on using . Factors... 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 the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off the...
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Once the computer is configured, you were using. The computer returns to keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 162. Caring for your computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 78 Getting Started Caring for your computer This ...section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about the Power Management utility, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 121. Starting...
Once the computer is configured, you were using. The computer returns to keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 162. Caring for your computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 78 Getting Started Caring for your computer This ...section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about the Power Management utility, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 121. Starting...
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... are working, you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or 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. See...
... are working, you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or 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. See...
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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 are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Use this is all...
... 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 are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Use this is all...
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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. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it...
.... 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. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it...