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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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... part of the body. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to skin.
... part of the body. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to skin.
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... the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. If the fan is not blocked.
... the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. If the fan is not blocked.
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... setup choices. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 48. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." The first time you turn on...
... setup choices. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 48. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." The first time you turn 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. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket.
... 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. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket.
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...tamper with wet hands. never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting ...in place; 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 resulting in...
...tamper with wet hands. never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting ...in place; 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 resulting in...
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... supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the power provided ...by the AC Adapter to power the computer. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 114 for system operation and will be completely ...
... supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the power provided ...by the AC Adapter to power the computer. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 114 for system operation and will be completely ...
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... lift the computer by 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 the center of the computer, locate the latch on your PC.
... lift the computer by 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 the center of the computer, locate the latch on your PC.
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... and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim...on your display are designed to all possible configurations for the first time large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an ...
... and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim...on your display are designed to all possible configurations for the first time large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an ...
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... screw that secures 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. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn...
... screw that secures 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. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn...
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... on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. 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. The memory module...
... on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. 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. The memory module...
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... off, it for a while. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a longer period, you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not...
... off, it for a while. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a longer period, you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not...
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...). 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. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer. For more information, see "Taking care...Turn on page 137. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 117. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 ...
...). 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. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your computer. For more information, see "Taking care...Turn on page 137. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 117. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on the microphone. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 ...
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 86 for details. 76 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. See your work since you last saved. ...
If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 86 for details. 76 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. See your work since you last saved. ...
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... automatic save your Windows® program, click Save. If you created a new document, your data even when you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
... automatic save your Windows® program, click Save. If you created a new document, your data even when you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save...
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...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. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down To start the ... closing the display panel, you left it from memory. Factors to blue. If you shut down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. ...
...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. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down To start the ... closing the display panel, you left it from memory. Factors to blue. If you shut down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. ...
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... the power button until the on/off computer, and select Stand By. To 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 consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in... again by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the mode in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off . 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including ...
... the power button until the on/off computer, and select Stand By. To 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 consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in... again by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the mode in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off . 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including ...