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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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..., immediately: 1. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer while it is active. Remove the battery pack. Failure to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or...
..., immediately: 1. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer while it is active. Remove the battery pack. Failure to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or...
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...computer. Always operate your computer on a hard surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to your ...
...computer. Always operate your computer on a hard surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to your ...
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... or charger. Failure to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by Toshiba to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC ...cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket, ...
... or charger. Failure to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by Toshiba to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC ...cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket, ...
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... electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light 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...
... electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light 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...
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...is powered on. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using the main battery to power the computer you must first charge it is not receiving...a live wall outlet for information on page 113. 50 Getting Started Using the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...
...is powered on. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using the main battery to power the computer you must first charge it is not receiving...a live wall outlet for information on page 113. 50 Getting Started Using the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...
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... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not ... panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the...
... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not ... panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the...
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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 empty. Below are designed to all the features and icons described in...
... 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 empty. Below are designed to all the features and icons described in...
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...Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. otherwise, skip 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 the memory module slot cover. 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 ...
...Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. otherwise, skip 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 the memory module slot cover. 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 ...
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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. 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. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14...
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. 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. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14...
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...the cursor: 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total ...memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on certain models) The Dual Mode Pad, the small square cutout located in the direction you can check that the module is...
...the cursor: 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total ...memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on certain models) The Dual Mode Pad, the small square cutout located in the direction you can check that the module is...
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... not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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...
... not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer 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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...sure the disk activity lights are off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 ❖ If you ...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 ...
...sure the disk activity lights are off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on again. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 ❖ If you ...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 ...
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..., when you restart the computer, you power down using . Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 77. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on... mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on page 76. Standby mode The Standby command...
..., when you restart the computer, you power down using . Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 77. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on... mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work before putting your computer on page 76. Standby mode The Standby command...
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...enable them in Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 101. Caring for your computer's battery, see "Power Schemes" on /off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of your computer Configuring Standby mode...up the computer from Standby mode To start it into Standby mode. For information on configuring the power options, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the Standby options set. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode by opening the display...
...enable them in Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 101. Caring for your computer's battery, see "Power Schemes" on /off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of your computer Configuring Standby mode...up the computer from Standby mode To start it into Standby mode. For information on configuring the power options, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the Standby options set. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode by opening the display...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 81 See "Saving your work stays in ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 81 See "Saving your work stays in ...