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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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Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Disconnect the AC adapter from ...
Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Disconnect the AC adapter from ...
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If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. 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 ... or to shut down. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards...
If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. 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 ... or to shut down. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards...
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...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or... to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. When you connect the AC adapter to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or... to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. When you connect the AC adapter to operate. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
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..., staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a power source...
..., staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a power source...
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... AC adapter is not plugged into an AC power source for information on replacing the main battery. 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 power light flashes amber during charging,... 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. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or...
... AC adapter is not plugged into an AC power source for information on replacing the main battery. 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 power light flashes amber during charging,... 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. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or...
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... applications, power 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 charge a fully charged... the display latch to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using 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 system operation and will allow the...
... applications, power 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 charge a fully charged... the display latch to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using 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 system operation and will allow the...
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...on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your selected model may appear on your PC. This information applies to all of the screen while on the notebook chassis, ...unless you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may...
...on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your selected model may appear on your PC. This information applies to all of the screen while on the notebook chassis, ...unless you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may...
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... are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. 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...
... are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. 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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...at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off (or Shut Down - The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 ...computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory module slots - Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover....
...at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off (or Shut Down - The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 ...computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory module slots - Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover....
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... 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 either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... 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 either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... It is a good idea to turn on page 218. If you are not using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you have work in progress and are not connected... to disable or enable the TouchPad. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a longer period, you are using the Windows XP...
... It is a good idea to turn on page 218. If you are not using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you have work in progress and are not connected... to disable or enable the TouchPad. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a longer period, you are using the Windows XP...
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... front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 137. Caring for your hearing. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your computer This section gives tips on the.... For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 118.
... front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 137. Caring for your hearing. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can harm your computer This section gives tips on the.... For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the headphone jack. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 118.
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... work " on page 84 for details. 76 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your...
... work " on page 84 for details. 76 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your...
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... on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dialog box...
... on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 2 In the Run dialog box...
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... uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it again by closing the display panel, you can..., 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. Factors to consider when ...
... uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it again by closing the display panel, you can..., 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. Factors to consider when ...
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If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. A fully charged main battery will be lost. To power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby ...mode, the computer uses some battery power. NOTE If you power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of...
If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. A fully charged main battery will be lost. To power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. The computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby ...mode, the computer uses some battery power. NOTE If you power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of...
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... 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 enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling...
... 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 enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling...