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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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... to further reduce the risk of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid ... comfortably throughout the day. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Exposure to withstand the rigors of use, and...
... to further reduce the risk of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid ... comfortably throughout the day. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Exposure to withstand the rigors of use, and...
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To register your computer online or to sign up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-... must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer.
To register your computer online or to sign up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-... must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer.
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..., possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 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 ... a multiple connector. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
..., possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 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 ... a multiple connector. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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...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 time to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an... electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor The AC power and battery lights on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main...
...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 time to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an... electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor The AC power and battery lights on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main...
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..., or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on page 117 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer. ...to select a power level setting that , the battery will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. After that reduces the power required...
..., or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on page 117 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer. ...to select a power level setting that , the battery will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. After that reduces the power required...
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...transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the... usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to turn on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel ...
...transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the... usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to turn on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel ...
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... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty.
... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty.
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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. 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing 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. 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory ... module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to work. 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.
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory ... module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to work. 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.
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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. 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.
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available...
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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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are ... the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off . If you change your system settings so that, when you turn off...
...; 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 ... the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off . If you change your system settings so that, when you turn off...
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... Turning off the computer For information on how 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 unsaved information will be lost. Standby mode The Standby command places ...up again, the computer returns to save your work before putting your work first. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which you left off. For information on using Standby, ...
... Turning off the computer For information on how 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 unsaved information will be lost. Standby mode The Standby command places ...up again, the computer returns to save your work before putting your work first. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Standby holds the current state of the computer in which you left off. For information on using Standby, ...
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... drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by...
... drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by...
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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 must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save ...
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 must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save ...
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Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Learning the Basics Saving your work on -screen instructions. ...
Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Learning the Basics Saving your work on -screen instructions. ...