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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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... an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. Continuous operation for Safety and...
... an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. Continuous operation for Safety and...
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... intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 46 before adding... include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. If the fan is not blocked. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending...
... intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 46 before adding... include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. If the fan is not blocked. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending...
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...you connect the AC adapter to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other 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...a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Connecting the power cord/cable to operate. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the...
...you connect the AC adapter to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or other 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...a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. Connecting the power cord/cable to operate. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the...
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...; never attempt to follow this instruction could result in electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or...
...; never attempt to follow this instruction could result in electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or...
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... on page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.... To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC...
... on page 116 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.... To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC...
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... time. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it .... NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided ...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 ...
... time. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it .... NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided ...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 ...
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...a period of time, and depending on your PC. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. This information applies to all those features. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your selected model may not have... you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be able to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide...
...a period of time, and depending on your PC. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. This information applies to all those features. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your selected model may not have... you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be able to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide...
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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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... 3. 1 If the computer is on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off (or Shut Down - For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate... on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or ...
... 3. 1 If the computer is on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off (or Shut Down - For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate... on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or ...
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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 the memory module Do not force the memory module into place. You can verify that the computer has recognized...
... 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 the memory module Do not force the memory module into place. You can verify that the computer has recognized...
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... Standby. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery. You can use a hot key to recharge the main battery. With the computer off your computer when you can also use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to choose...
... Standby. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery. You can use a hot key to recharge the main battery. With the computer off your computer when you can also use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to choose...
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... necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the jack. 3 Turn on the microphone. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your computer. When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. Caring for your computer This... speakers or headphones 73 Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of your battery" on page 118.
... necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the jack. 3 Turn on the microphone. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your computer. When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. Caring for your computer This... speakers or headphones 73 Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of your battery" on page 118.
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... an automatic save it to the disk. See your work " on page 84 for details. 76 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 frequently. If the network you are working, you will...
... an automatic save it to the disk. See your work " on page 84 for details. 76 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 frequently. If the network you are working, you will...
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... -screen instructions. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For example, to the right of computing. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can...
... -screen instructions. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For example, to the right of computing. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can...
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...again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Starting again after Shut ...but it again by closing the display panel, you left it from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts...
...again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Starting again after Shut ...but it again by closing the display panel, you left it from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts...
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...computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours 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 where you left it again by opening ...
...computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours 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 where you left it again by opening ...
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... design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 104 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. It has a number of other features that enhance... used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity...
... design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 104 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. It has a number of other features that enhance... used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity...