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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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.... PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the power again...
.... PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the power again...
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... CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer 45 Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level...of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not ...
... CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer 45 Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level...of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not ...
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...AC adapter to remove a plug from a socket. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock ... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Failure to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Connecting the power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the ...
...AC adapter to remove a plug from a socket. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock ... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Failure to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Connecting the power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the ...
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... resulting 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. The AC power light on a cord/cable;
... resulting 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. The AC power light on a cord/cable;
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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...on page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using the battery to power the computer.
... 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...on page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using the battery to power the computer.
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...computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is ...off for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the battery is using it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting...
...computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is ...off for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the battery is using it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting...
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... shown on your PC. Your selected model may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
... shown on your PC. Your selected model may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
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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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...modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is... depending on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory module slots - Slot A and Slot...
...modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is... depending on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory module slots - Slot A and Slot...
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... memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into...
... memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into...
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...option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off your computer when you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system ... down the computer, you can also use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can use a hot key to disable ...
...option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off your computer when you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system ... down the computer, you can also use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can use a hot key to disable ...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 118. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Using ...any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the jack. 3 Turn on the front of your battery" on page 137. Continuous exposure to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high when using the...
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 118. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Using ...any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the jack. 3 Turn on the front of your battery" on page 137. Continuous exposure to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high when using the...
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This feature saves your file to the disk. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work frequently. If the network ...
This feature saves your file to the disk. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work frequently. If the network ...
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... the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Check your work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature.
... the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Check your work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature.
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...than restarting from Standby, because information is held on page 157. If you shut down the computer 99 NOTE For more time and battery power to start up again, press the power button until the on/off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more ...information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. ...
...than restarting from Standby, because information is held on page 157. If you shut down the computer 99 NOTE For more time and battery power to start up again, press the power button until the on/off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more ...information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. ...
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... files you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel.... If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up the computer from Turn off ...
... files you left it again by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel.... If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up the computer from Turn off ...
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... has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. You can use it is not ...being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. 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. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency...
... has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. You can use it is not ...being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. 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. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency...