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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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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...
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... use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to check for viruses. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer 45 special program to shut down. Loose items such as notebook...
... use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to check for viruses. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer 45 special program to shut down. Loose items such as notebook...
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... you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Click Next to continue. To register your computer online or to sign up your software NOTE The names of...
... you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. Click Next to continue. To register your computer online or to sign up your software NOTE The names of...
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... a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
... a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
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...Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never place heavy objects on a power cable; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; Doing any of the main... 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a power cable; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a...
...Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never place heavy objects on a power cable; never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; Doing any of the main... 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 disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a power cable; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a...
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... to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Disconnect the AC... into an AC power source for 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, ...
... to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Disconnect the AC... into an AC power source for 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, ...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on ...
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... all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features..... 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies to all drives are examples of some of the...
... all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features..... 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies to all drives are examples of some of the...
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... memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the...
... memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the...
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...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. Grease or dust on the computer. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
...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. Grease or dust on the computer. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
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Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn ... the computer off for a while. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and...
Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn ... the computer off for a while. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and...
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.... Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the...
.... Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When the headphone is inserted, the...
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Your work frequently. If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 86 for details. 76 See "Saving your ...
Your work frequently. If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 86 for details. 76 See "Saving your ...
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... your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. If you return to work. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.
... your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. If you return to work. This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.
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... up 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 the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you can... saves the current mode of the system is held on page 148. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up again, press the power button until the on/off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about...
... up 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 the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you can... saves the current mode of the system is held on page 148. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up again, press the power button until the on/off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about...
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... Be sure 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 Hibernation mode, press the power button until the... on/off computer, and select Stand By. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you power down using . 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up again, the...
... Be sure 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 Hibernation mode, press the power button until the... on/off computer, and select Stand By. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you power down using . 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up again, the...