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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 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Using the main battery 50 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 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Using the main battery 50 26
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... 97 Creating a CD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional...
... 97 Creating a CD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional...
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... 112 Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme.......113 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......114 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maximizing battery life 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 120 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 121 Exploring the desktop...
... 112 Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme.......113 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......114 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maximizing battery life 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 120 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 121 Exploring the desktop...
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31 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 162 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 163 Fingerprint Enrollment 163 Fingerprint Logon 165 Power-on Security 165 Control Center 167 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Password Bank ... conflict 183 A plan of action 183 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical Drive problems 196 Sound system problems 197 PC Card problems 197 Printer problems...
31 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 162 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 163 Fingerprint Enrollment 163 Fingerprint Logon 165 Power-on Security 165 Control Center 167 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Password Bank ... conflict 183 A plan of action 183 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical Drive problems 196 Sound system problems 197 PC Card problems 197 Printer problems...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 210 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Password security 221 Without a password... 221 With a password 221 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 222 Power usage 223 Standby ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 210 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Password security 221 Without a password... 221 With a password 221 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 222 Power usage 223 Standby ...
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... center. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Turning off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
... center. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Turning off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
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... 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 , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Always make sure your computer and... internal components to your computer. Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents. ...
... 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 , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Always make sure your computer and... internal components to your computer. Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents. ...
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... overload on a power cord/cable to ensure electrical connection. Toshiba assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if... live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by Toshiba to the computer. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple...
... overload on a power cord/cable to ensure electrical connection. Toshiba assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if... live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by Toshiba to the computer. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple...
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... gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into...
... gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into...
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... computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. The RTC battery charges when the computer is attached. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Before using... the main battery to power the computer you must first charge it. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on . To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet...
... computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. The RTC battery charges when the computer is attached. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Before using... the main battery to power the computer you must first charge it. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on . To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet...
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When the computer is manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Using the computer for you to turn on your display ... panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on your screen display when you may appear 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 turn it moves...
When the computer is manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Using the computer for you to turn on your display ... panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on your screen display when you may appear 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 turn it moves...
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... features 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 all drives are empty. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire...
... features 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 all drives are empty. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the ... Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the ... Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, ... memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. Getting Started Adding memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, ... memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. Getting Started Adding memory...
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... clips. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on certain models) The Dual Mode Pad, the small square cutout located in the direction you can check ...that the module is sensitive to touch. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the Dual Mode Pad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables....
... clips. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on certain models) The Dual Mode Pad, the small square cutout located in the direction you can check ...that the module is sensitive to touch. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the Dual Mode Pad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables....
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... lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. If you are using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
... lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. If you are using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
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... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard ...disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are ...
... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard ...disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are ...
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...for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...to save your work before putting your work first. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on placing your computer into a...
...for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...to save your work before putting your work first. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on placing your computer into a...
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...If you place the computer in the Power Options Properties window. For information on configuring the power options, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Starting again from Standby mode To start it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing ... can place the computer into Standby mode. Caring for your computer Configuring Standby mode options You can also specify an amount of your computer's battery, see "Power Schemes" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you were using. 78 Getting Started Caring for...
...If you place the computer in the Power Options Properties window. For information on configuring the power options, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Starting again from Standby mode To start it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing ... can place the computer into Standby mode. Caring for your computer Configuring Standby mode options You can also specify an amount of your computer's battery, see "Power Schemes" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you were using. 78 Getting Started Caring for...
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... save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory...
... save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory...