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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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... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer.
... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer.
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...memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as... notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling...
...memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as... notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling...
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... you connect the AC adapter to the computer. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; 48 Getting.... Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... you connect the AC adapter to the computer. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; 48 Getting.... Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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... as a door or window; 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 bend or twist a cord/cable; The AC power light on a cord/cable; 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter...
... as a door or window; 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 bend or twist a cord/cable; The AC power light on a cord/cable; 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter...
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... an AC power source for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC ... AC power supply. 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 page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or...
... an AC power source for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC ... AC power supply. 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 page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or...
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... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may 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. 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 system ...
... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may 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. 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 system ...
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...are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are designed to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you...unless you 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. Small bright dots may not be able...
...are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are designed to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you...unless you 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. Small bright dots may not be able...
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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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... module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... 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. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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 clips on the memory module connector until the clips ...
... 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. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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 clips on the memory module connector until the clips ...
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... or Hibernate commands to memory so that, when you are not using the computer for a while. If you turn off ) to recharge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn on page 218. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you... Hibernate, and Standby. Getting Started Turning off for a longer period, you are using it may take up to three hours 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 the Windows Turn Off ...
... or Hibernate commands to memory so that, when you are not using the computer for a while. If you turn off ) to recharge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn on page 218. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you... Hibernate, and Standby. Getting Started Turning off for a longer period, you are using it may take up to three hours 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 the Windows Turn Off ...
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... the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. For information about taking care of your hearing. Getting Started Connecting external speakers or headphones 73 Connecting external speakers...
... the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. For information about taking care of your hearing. Getting Started Connecting external speakers or headphones 73 Connecting external speakers...
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... the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work since you will lose all work " on page 84 for details. 76 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you save feature that can...
... the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work since you will lose all work " on page 84 for details. 76 See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you save feature that can...
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... following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your program's documentation to the right of saving frequently. For a program in the...
... following the on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your program's documentation to the right of saving frequently. For a program in the...
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...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. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down... longer than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory....
...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. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down... longer than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory....
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.... Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. NOTE If you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Factors to save ... so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to the screen you were using . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and...
.... Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. NOTE If you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Factors to save ... so that, when you restart the computer, you can start up again, the computer returns to the screen you were using . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and...
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 104 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy ... use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it is not being used...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 104 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy ... use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it is not being used...