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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 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 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 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
... 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing...
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... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
... pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix ...of action 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password... 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 ...
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Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to ...
Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to ...
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... be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to shut down. Getting Started Setting up...
... be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to shut down. Getting Started Setting up...
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... displayed, and the order in modem to the Internet and click Next. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 48. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to a power source" on...
... displayed, and the order in modem to the Internet and click Next. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 48. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer To use external power or to a power source" on...
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... 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord...
... 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord...
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... place a power cable near a heat source; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never bend or twist a ...
... place a power cable near a heat source; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly... not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never bend or twist a ...
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... provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on page 114 for... more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving...
... provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on page 114 for... more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving...
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Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the display panel. 2 Push the display latch in ...
Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the display panel. 2 Push the display latch in ...
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...sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to... product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all drives are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is...
...sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to ensure that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to... product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all drives are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is...
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... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the...
... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the...
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... or dust on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the... battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on the computer. The memory module should be level when ...
... or dust on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the... battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on the computer. The memory module should be level when ...
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.... With the computer off, it for a longer period, you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to... hours to a domain server instead. If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down command when connected to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use . For more information, see "Powering ...
.... With the computer off, it for a longer period, you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to... hours to a domain server instead. If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down command when connected to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use . For more information, see "Powering ...
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For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. For information about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on page 137. ... volume could damage your computer. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your battery" on cleaning and moving your ears. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 117. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume...
For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. For information about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on page 137. ... volume could damage your computer. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your battery" on cleaning and moving your ears. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 117. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume...
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... feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your work " on page 86 for details. 76 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work...
... feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your work " on page 86 for details. 76 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work...
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... do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Sample Save As dialog box If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the habit of saving frequently. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are working with a document that...
... do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. Sample Save As dialog box If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to get in the habit of saving frequently. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are working with a document that...
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... restoring it from memory. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating ...: ❖ While in which you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the ...
... restoring it from memory. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating ...: ❖ While in which you can start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the ...
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Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. If you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in memory so that, when you ...in which you left it again by opening the display panel. To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . A fully charged main battery will be lost. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you left off...
Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. If you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your unsaved information will last up to eight hours in memory so that, when you ...in which you left it again by opening the display panel. To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . A fully charged main battery will be lost. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can continue working from where you left off...