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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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You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the ... of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the ... of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
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...models) to a telephone line (see "Connecting the modem to a telephone line" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices... to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
...models) to a telephone line (see "Connecting the modem to a telephone line" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices... to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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, to do so may result ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 46...
Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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, to do so may result ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 46...
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...) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer... 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. Never attempt to follow this instruction could...
...) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer... 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. Never attempt to follow this instruction could...
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...to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ...supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the ...
...to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ...supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the ...
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... of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is... operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting ...
... of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is... operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting ...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...
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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. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
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. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery.
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... in "Installing a memory module" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer... steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... in "Installing a memory module" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer... steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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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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... than one option available for turning off . It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off the computer: Turn Off...
... than one option available for turning off . It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off the computer: Turn Off...
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... 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 the computer. ❖ 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...
... 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 the computer. ❖ 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...
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... returns to save your work before putting 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 power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring... 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 hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into...
... returns to save your work before putting 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 power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring... 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 hard disk. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into...
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... After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Moving ... computer Before moving your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out 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 glowing...
... After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Moving ... computer Before moving your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out 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 glowing...
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... to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
... to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature...
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... work. 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 see if it has an automatic save your work 89 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the...
... work. 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 see if it has an automatic save your work 89 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the...