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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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... without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to skin.
... without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to skin.
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... to help you can use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to check for viruses. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your...
... to help you can use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to check for viruses. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your...
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.... The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." See "Connecting your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a telephone line" on page 48. 46 Getting Started Setting up your modem to a power source" on...
.... The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." See "Connecting your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a telephone line" on page 48. 46 Getting Started Setting up your modem to a power source" on...
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... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
... optional external diskette drive" on page 72) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
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... source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never place a power cable near a heat source; never attempt 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... 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; never...
... source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never place a power cable near a heat source; never attempt 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... 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; never...
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... in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the...the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on ...
... in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the...the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on ...
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... latch in and raise the display panel. 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. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on and begin...
... latch in and raise the display panel. 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. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on and begin...
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... an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may come on your display are empty. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features... To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information...
... an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may come on your display are empty. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features... To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information...
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... cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn...
... cover. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn...
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... memory module or 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 either side of the memory module will click to... work. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer.
... memory module or 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 either side of the memory module will click to... work. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer.
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... connected to a domain server instead. If you are not connected to a network, use . Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the... memory so that, when you turn on page 98. With the computer off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby.
... connected to a domain server instead. If you are not connected to a network, use . Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the... memory so that, when you turn on page 98. With the computer off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby.
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Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your battery" on the microphone. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment...down . Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 137. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you ...
Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your battery" on the microphone. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment...down . Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 137. Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you ...
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... page 86 for details. 76 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last...
... page 86 for details. 76 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. 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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last...
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... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you need to see if it a file name. This is all you return to work. If you turn off the computer, save feature...
... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you need to see if it a file name. This is all you return to work. If you turn off the computer, save feature...
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...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, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ ... loads the operating system, and then returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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. Restoring information from...
...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, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ ... loads the operating system, and then returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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. Restoring information from...
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...save your unsaved information will last up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to the screen you were using . Standby holds the... current mode of the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer ...
...save your unsaved information will last up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Factors to the screen you were using . Standby holds the... current mode of the computer in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer, and select Stand By. To power down using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer ...