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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 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 42 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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... 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...
... 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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... 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 mode 224 Hibernation mode 225 Display modes 226 Display brightness 227...
... 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 mode 224 Hibernation mode 225 Display modes 226 Display brightness 227...
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... 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities...
... 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities...
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... components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Never place you can block the vents. Overheating your computer or AC...vents. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 43 Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor ...
... components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Never place you can block the vents. Overheating your computer or AC...vents. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 43 Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor ...
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... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure electrical connection. Use the power ... 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. Toshiba assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure electrical connection. Use the power ... 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. Toshiba assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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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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... power the computer you must first charge it is turned off . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on replacing the main battery. Before using the main battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ...for information on . See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for several hours with its main battery already installed. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 113. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power...
... power the computer you must first charge it is turned off . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on replacing the main battery. Before using the main battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ...for information on . See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for several hours with its main battery already installed. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 113. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power...
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Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of ... large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily, and never lift the computer by...
Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of ... large number of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily, and never lift the computer by...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn 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 designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. This information...
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn 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 designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. This information...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ... a standard Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screws that secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ... a standard Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screws that secures the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down...
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... module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the...
... module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the...
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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. 8 Restart the computer. ... computer to touch. 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.
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. 8 Restart the computer. ... computer to touch. 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.
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... off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to lose your computer when you are connected 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...
... off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to lose your computer when you are connected 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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...few seconds before turning the computer 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 maintain the saved information, ...
...few seconds before turning the computer 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 maintain the saved information, ...
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... or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on... a powersaving mode. You should save your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main...
... or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on... a powersaving mode. You should save your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main...
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The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Schemes" on page 112. 78 Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. Closing... button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby options set. For information on configuring the power options, see "Running the computer on battery power" on /off the computer, close the display panel to enable them in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can place the ...
The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Schemes" on page 112. 78 Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. Closing... button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby options set. For information on configuring the power options, see "Running the computer on battery power" on /off the computer, close the display panel to enable them in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can place the ...
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If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 81 Chapter 2 Learning the ...
If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 81 Chapter 2 Learning the ...