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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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... computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to...vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, ...
... computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to...vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, ...
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... your software When you turn on the computer for an Internet account, you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs 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...
... your software When you turn on the computer for an Internet account, you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs 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...
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...electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a... multiple connector. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or ...
...electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a... multiple connector. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or ...
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...) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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... battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. Never attempt ...
...) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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... battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. Never attempt ...
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To ... power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 117 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To ... power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 117 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...
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... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will... dim and you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology...
... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will... dim and you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology...
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features.
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features.
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If ... module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If ... module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
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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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... 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.
... 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.
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... Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on again. ... 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 Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and...
... Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on again. ... 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 Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and...
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...or 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 work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to ..." on page 75. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, 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...
...or 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 work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to ..." on page 75. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, 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...
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... are located). Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 120. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray...
... are located). Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 120. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray...
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... tips and provides important information about basic features. 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 " on page 89 for details. 81 If the network...
... tips and provides important information about basic features. 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 " on page 89 for details. 81 If the network...
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...\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, type the command line. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows®...
...\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, type the command line. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows®...