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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Creating a CD/DVD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........100 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional...
... Creating a CD/DVD 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........100 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional...
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... 112 Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme.......113 Changing the main battery 114 Removing the battery from the computer .......114 Inserting a charged battery 116 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing battery life 118 Disposing of used batteries 119 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 122 Exploring the desktop...
... 112 Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme.......113 Changing the main battery 114 Removing the battery from the computer .......114 Inserting a charged battery 116 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing battery life 118 Disposing of used batteries 119 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 122 Exploring the desktop...
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... Utility 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 167 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power-on Security 169 Control Center 170 Password Bank ... conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 199 Sound system problems 200 PC Card problems 201
... Utility 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 167 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power-on Security 169 Control Center 170 Password Bank ... conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 199 Sound system problems 200 PC Card problems 201
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 213 If you need further assistance 219 Before you contact Toshiba 219 Contacting Toshiba 220 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 221 Toshiba's worldwide offices 221 Appendix A: Hot Keys 223 Volume Mute 223 Password security 224 Without a password... 224 With a password 224 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 225 Power usage 226 Standby ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 213 If you need further assistance 219 Before you contact Toshiba 219 Contacting Toshiba 220 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 221 Toshiba's worldwide offices 221 Appendix A: Hot Keys 223 Volume Mute 223 Password security 224 Without a password... 224 With a password 224 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 225 Power usage 226 Standby ...
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... contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer.
... contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer.
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... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer..., keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents. To use it.
... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer..., keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents. To use it.
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... inserted into the socket, to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect...
... inserted into the socket, to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect...
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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your... computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your... computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
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... in serious injury. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable... Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows blue. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug...
... in serious injury. Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable... Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows blue. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug...
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... time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options Properties can damage the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ... computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Continuing to power...
... time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options Properties can damage the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ... computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Continuing to power...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be ...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are...
Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be ...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are...
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... or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 51 Your...
... or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 51 Your...
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..., begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. If you install or remove a memory module, ...and then Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, ...
..., begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. If you install or remove a memory module, ...and then Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, ...
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... computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page... 61. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory...
... computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page... 61. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of the slot. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of the slot. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... (even though the computer is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are off. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. Each option has its advantages. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 To connect an optional external USB...
... (even though the computer is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are off. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. Each option has its advantages. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 To connect an optional external USB...
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...If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn off your ...settings are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖...
...If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn off your ...settings are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖...
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...configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode, the ... into a powersaving mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory,...
...configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode, the ... into a powersaving mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory,...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Be sure to save your work first. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off computer. 76 Getting...
...: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Be sure to save your work first. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off computer. 76 Getting...