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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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... damage to the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to skin. Remove the battery pack.
... damage to the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to skin. Remove the battery pack.
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...external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Your computer contains... a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on the cooling fan is blocked, it . See "Connecting to be located on the bottom of the...
...external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Your computer contains... a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on the cooling fan is blocked, it . See "Connecting to be located on the bottom of the...
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... injury. Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer, always follow this... or minor bodily injury when touched. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
... injury. Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer, always follow this... or minor bodily injury when touched. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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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. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. Doing any of the computer. never run a cord...
... 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. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. Doing any of the computer. never run a cord...
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...page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready 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 ...
...page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready 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 ...
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... vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn it . 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the... battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using ...
... vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn it . 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the... battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using ...
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When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Your selected model may appear on your screen display when you have all ... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display...
When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Your selected model may appear on your screen display when you have all ... may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display...
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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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... A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off (or Shut Down - depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating...
... A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off (or Shut Down - depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating...
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...memory module. The clips on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...
...memory module. The clips on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...
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... enable the TouchPad. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn on page 218. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Getting Started Turning off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even ... when you are not using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use ...
... enable the TouchPad. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn on page 218. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. Getting Started Turning off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even ... when you are not using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use ...
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... headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your battery" on the microphone. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the front of your hearing. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack. Getting...
... headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your battery" on the microphone. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the front of your hearing. The headphone jack requires a 3.5-mm, 16-ohm stereo jack. Getting...
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... are using goes down and you must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work since...
... are using goes down and you must restart your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your work since...
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.... Check your work on -screen instructions. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
.... Check your work on -screen instructions. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
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...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 the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While... in which you shut down the computer 99 NOTE For more time and battery power to start the computer up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in...
...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 the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While... in which you shut down the computer 99 NOTE For more time and battery power to start the computer up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in...
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...by closing the display panel, you left it again by opening the display panel. To power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all...the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . If you put the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ...
...by closing the display panel, you left it again by opening the display panel. To power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all...the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . If you put the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ...
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...a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other features that enhance its... maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving ...
...a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other features that enhance its... maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving ...