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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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 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 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Computing 105 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 battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113...
... Computing 105 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 battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113...
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...197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
...197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........200 Memory problems 202 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 205 Disk drive problems 208 Optical drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 224 If you need further assistance 230 Before you contact Toshiba 230 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 232 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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33 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power profile 237 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ... enabling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless Devices 249 Profile Settings 254 ConfigFree SUMMIT 257...
33 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power profile 237 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ... enabling the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 243 Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFree 244 ConfigFree Utilities 246 Connectivity Doctor 246 Search for Wireless Devices 249 Profile Settings 254 ConfigFree SUMMIT 257...
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Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources ... the rigors of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting...
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources ... the rigors of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting...
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... enter the Setup Wizard. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use external power or to a power source" on page 46. To use it. To register your computer online or to sign up for...
... enter the Setup Wizard. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use external power or to a power source" on page 46. To use it. To register your computer online or to sign up for...
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...in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on one socket could... fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, ...
...in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on one socket could... fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, ...
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48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to a live electrical outlet. The AC ... not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow ...
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to a live electrical outlet. The AC ... not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow ...
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...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications,...
...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications,...
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... technology. This is manufactured using it. Any small bright dots that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin... Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration)...
... technology. This is manufactured using it. Any small bright dots that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin... Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration)...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have selected all those features. This information applies to accommodate all optical drives are properly connected and...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have selected all those features. This information applies to accommodate all optical drives are properly connected and...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
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... additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can now continue setting up . 17...
... additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can now continue setting up . 17...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery.
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... power while a disk is a good idea to turn off ) to a domain server. If you turn off . If you are connected to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off your work.
... power while a disk is a good idea to turn off ) to a domain server. If you turn off . If you are connected to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off your work.
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...10070; 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 the state in progress and are ... you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 ❖ If you have ...
...10070; 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 the state in progress and are ... you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 ❖ If you have ...
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... using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer 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 were using. You should save your unsaved information...
... using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer 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 were using. You should save your unsaved information...
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... by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
... by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
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... feature that can be activated. See "Saving your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk...
... feature that can be activated. See "Saving your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk...
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... for it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your work 89 2 In the Run dialog box...
... for it has an automatic save your work . TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your work 89 2 In the Run dialog box...