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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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..., water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body...
..., water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body...
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To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL ...
To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL ...
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... display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
... display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
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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. Always grasp the...
... 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. Always grasp the...
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never place heavy objects on a power cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a power cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; never bend or twist a power cable; never run ... the power cable or plug; never place a power cable near a heat source; Getting Started Connecting to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. 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,...
never place heavy objects on a power cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a power cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; never bend or twist a power cable; never run ... the power cable or plug; never place a power cable near a heat source; Getting Started Connecting to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. 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,...
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...Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time,... it is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will be used to select...
...Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time,... it is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on replacing the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will be used to select...
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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 screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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 screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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...specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your selected model may not have selected all of the icons or switches shown 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 empty. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
...specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your selected model may not have selected all of the icons or switches shown 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 empty. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
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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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer.
... 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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on , click Start, Turn off computer.
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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. Grease or dust on the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on either side of... module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position.
... 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. Grease or dust on the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on either side of... module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position.
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... are using it may damage the media in use and result in use. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Never turn on page 98. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you... turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... are using it may damage the media in use and result in use. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Never turn on page 98. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you... turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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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 computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When ... automatically disabled. For information about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 137. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or...
Connecting a microphone To record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of your computer's battery, see "Recording sounds" on page 117. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer. Getting Started Connecting a microphone 73 When ... automatically disabled. For information about taking care of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the jack. 3 Turn on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 137. Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down . To turn the volume down , use the Volume Control switch or...
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... network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard...
... network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard...
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... an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Saving documents is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Sample Save As dialog box TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when...
... an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Saving documents is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Sample Save As dialog box TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when...
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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. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn off light...information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on page 148. 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 being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. If you shut down...
...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. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than does Turn off light...information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on page 148. 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 being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. If you shut down...
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... be lost. To power down the computer using . The computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you left off computer, and select Stand By. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you power down the ... until the on/off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in memory so that, when you...
... be lost. To power down the computer using . The computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you left off computer, and select Stand By. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you power down the ... until the on/off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in memory so that, when you...