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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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... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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... the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other...
... the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other...
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... your computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer online or to sign up your software setup choices.
... your computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer online or to sign up your software setup choices.
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...; Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
...; Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source After starting your computer for the first time you may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
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...serious injury. never attempt to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on a power cable; never splice or alter a power cable; never run a power cable through a pinch point ...such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; Never attempt to follow this instruction...
...serious injury. never attempt to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on a power cable; never splice or alter a power cable; never run a power cable through a pinch point ...such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; Never attempt to follow this instruction...
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...ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least ...
...ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the battery. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least ...
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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. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center of the computer, locate the latch on...
... 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. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center of the computer, locate the latch on...
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...time, and depending 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 ensure that may not have selected all of the icons or switches shown on... battery power. This information applies to all those features. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and...
...time, and depending 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 ensure that may not have selected all of the icons or switches shown on... battery power. This information applies to all those features. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and...
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... connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew 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.
... connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew 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.
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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. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
... 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. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
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... or the Shut down the computer, you are using the computer for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the computer while any drive is off...) to fully charge the main battery. If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down command if you are using it may damage the media in use...
... or the Shut down the computer, you are using the computer for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the computer while any drive is off...) to fully charge the main battery. If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down command if you are using it may damage the media in use...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All ..., Entertainment, Volume Control). Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 137. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on the front of your...
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All ..., Entertainment, Volume Control). Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 137. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on the front of your...
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... an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk.
... an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work since you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk.
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... document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Saving files 1 On the File menu of saving frequently.
... document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Saving files 1 On the File menu of saving frequently.
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...; While in which you left it from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from the hard disk...after Shut down To start it first saves the current mode of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting 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 data...
...; While in which you left it from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from the hard disk...after Shut down To start it first saves the current mode of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting 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 data...
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Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of the ... eight hours in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you power down the computer using . Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. If you...
Factors to save your unsaved information will last up to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you left off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of the ... eight hours in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you power down the computer using . Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. If you...