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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Setting up other devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Setting up other devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113...
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...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With ...
...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With ...
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... other part of the body. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain...
... other part of the body. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain...
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... air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC...
... air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC...
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... fire or damage to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of...the AC adapter 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. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to the computer, ...
... fire or damage to the computer. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of...the AC adapter 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. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to the computer, ...
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... cord in serious injury. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never tamper with wet hands. never...
... cord in serious injury. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never tamper with wet hands. never...
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... you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC... hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using the battery to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 The computer's main battery light gives you ...
... you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC... hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using the battery to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 The computer's main battery light gives you ...
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... settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to turn it...a few hours at a time. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned...
... settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to turn it...a few hours at a time. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned...
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... dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain... computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright dots that may appear on the...
... dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain... computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright dots that may appear on the...
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When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: ...
When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: ...
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... the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The computer has two memory module slots - For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The computer has two memory module slots - For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional)...inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...
clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional)...inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...
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... the Windows XP Professional operating system and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer, you have work in progress and... are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you can also use a hot key to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 218. When...
... the Windows XP Professional operating system and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer, you have work in progress and... are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you can also use a hot key to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 218. When...
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... the jack. 3 Turn on page 137. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 118. Before putting on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. Continuous exposure to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high... output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on headphones to listen to loud sound can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack.
... the jack. 3 Turn on page 137. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 118. Before putting on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. Continuous exposure to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high... output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on headphones to listen to loud sound can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack.
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves ...
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... program's location, type the command line. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of saving frequently. Saving your work on -screen instructions.
... program's location, type the command line. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it is one of the most important rules of saving frequently. Saving your work on -screen instructions.
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... information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory. Starting again after Shut down completely, but it . If you shut down the computer 99 NOTE For more... hard disk rather than does Turn off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 157. Factors to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Learning the Basics Powering down the...
... information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than from memory. Starting again after Shut down completely, but it . If you shut down the computer 99 NOTE For more... hard disk rather than does Turn off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 157. Factors to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Learning the Basics Powering down the...
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... the computer, you can start it , including all open programs and files you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The computer returns to the screen you left off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in which you ...computer from where you left it again by opening the display panel. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Factors to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. To power down using...
... the computer, you can start it , including all open programs and files you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The computer returns to the screen you left off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in which you ...computer from where you left it again by opening the display panel. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Factors to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. To power down using...
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... while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many...
... while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many...