User Manual
Page 25
25 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 49 Setting up your computer 51 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........53 Adding external devices 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the main battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on...
25 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 49 Setting up your computer 51 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........53 Adding external devices 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the main battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on...
User Manual
Page 36
... Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed and locked. The CD/DVD control buttons let you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. For more information, see "Front panel lights" on page 82. ... open the display panel, slide the display latch to play audio CDs when the computer is where you play CDs and DVDs with optional Toshiba remote control The display latch keeps the display panel closed Display latch Remote IR port* Front panel lights Secondary modular bay CD/DVD control buttons...
... Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed and locked. The CD/DVD control buttons let you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. For more information, see "Front panel lights" on page 82. ... open the display panel, slide the display latch to play audio CDs when the computer is where you play CDs and DVDs with optional Toshiba remote control The display latch keeps the display panel closed Display latch Remote IR port* Front panel lights Secondary modular bay CD/DVD control buttons...
User Manual
Page 41
... CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on a mouse, with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. Front panel lights The AC Attached light glows green when the AC adapter is turned off. The Power on . The light blinks when the computer is on light glows blue when the computer is...
... CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on a mouse, with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. Front panel lights The AC Attached light glows green when the AC adapter is turned off. The Power on . The light blinks when the computer is on light glows blue when the computer is...
User Manual
Page 46
... heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it back on avoiding strain and stress injuries. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries... external devices is important to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look at a comfortable height and distance. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba authorized service provider.
... heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it back on avoiding strain and stress injuries. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries... external devices is important to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look at a comfortable height and distance. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba authorized service provider.
User Manual
Page 51
... your software The first time you turn on page 51 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). To use it. The computer will...
... your software The first time you turn on page 51 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). To use it. The computer will...
User Manual
Page 54
...connect/disconnect it. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. DANGER Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold ...computer to operate. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. 54 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could...
...connect/disconnect it. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. DANGER Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold ...computer to operate. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. 54 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could...
User Manual
Page 55
There is a risk of the computer. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. The AC power and battery lights glow. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Never remove the power plug from the outlet .... Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of electric shock. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet. Connecting the...
There is a risk of the computer. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. The AC power and battery lights glow. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Never remove the power plug from the outlet .... Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of electric shock. Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet. Connecting the...
User Manual
Page 58
... has loaded completely. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. Simply move the cursor to an external power source. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is not connected to the top of a finger. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to move the cursor: ❖...
... has loaded completely. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. Simply move the cursor to an external power source. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is not connected to the top of a finger. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to move the cursor: ❖...
User Manual
Page 66
... To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. You install the printer driver either by following To achieve the connection, you started your printer. See your printer documentation for the... model of printer that is on your computer 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one from a computer or electronics store. 66 Getting Started Setting up...
... To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. You install the printer driver either by following To achieve the connection, you started your printer. See your printer documentation for the... model of printer that is on your computer 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one from a computer or electronics store. 66 Getting Started Setting up...
User Manual
Page 80
... are not available on any other video platform. HINT: Your DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive is designed to play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. 80 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Click the drive that contains the file...
... are not available on any other video platform. HINT: Your DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive is designed to play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. 80 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Click the drive that contains the file...
User Manual
Page 101
...Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 101 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. You can use it for .... Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used,...
...Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 101 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. You can use it for .... Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used,...
User Manual
Page 102
...extended period (more than on applications, power management settings and features utilized. If the computer is fully discharged. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to be replaced. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. After a period... is continuously operated on page 111 for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a...
...extended period (more than on applications, power management settings and features utilized. If the computer is fully discharged. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to be replaced. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. After a period... is continuously operated on page 111 for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a...
User Manual
Page 104
..., and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it turned off , even when AC power is low, the real-time clock and calendar may lose its charge completely, especially if you to reset the real-time clock. Doing this...
..., and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it turned off , even when AC power is low, the real-time clock and calendar may lose its charge completely, especially if you to reset the real-time clock. Doing this...
User Manual
Page 109
When handling a battery, be careful not to an AC power source or install a charged battery. Releasing the battery 109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your work. 2 Turn off ...
When handling a battery, be careful not to an AC power source or install a charged battery. Releasing the battery 109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your work. 2 Turn off ...
User Manual
Page 111
...will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it cannot be avoided with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should hear a click when it is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Maximizing battery life To maximize the... does not turn on , go to fire. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's power. The main battery is designed so that you should be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the ...
...will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it cannot be avoided with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should hear a click when it is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Maximizing battery life To maximize the... does not turn on , go to fire. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's power. The main battery is designed so that you should be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the ...
User Manual
Page 112
... and power cord. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life. ❖ If you are not going ... until the Battery LED glows green. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of your battery 3 Operate the computer on battery power for more than one month...
... and power cord. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life. ❖ If you are not going ... until the Battery LED glows green. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of your battery 3 Operate the computer on battery power for more than one month...
User Manual
Page 172
You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 180. To clear the condition, press the power button until it ... lost. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for a few seconds. Clearing the condition may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press any key. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. Press Enter to...
You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 180. To clear the condition, press the power button until it ... lost. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for a few seconds. Clearing the condition may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press any key. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. Press Enter to...
User Manual
Page 180
Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by the memory module. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is consuming full power. Turn off the computer. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or ... the computer is working properly by plugging in the computer. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are interrelated. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by Toshiba. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may not...
Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by the memory module. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is consuming full power. Turn off the computer. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or ... the computer is working properly by plugging in the computer. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are interrelated. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by Toshiba. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may not...
User Manual
Page 181
...for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer. The battery appears not to the keyboard itself. Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the numeric keypad light. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. ...off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to charge properly. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see "Charging the battery" on page 103. If you think this is on, press Fn...
...for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer. The battery appears not to the keyboard itself. Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the numeric keypad light. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. ...off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to charge properly. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see "Charging the battery" on page 103. If you think this is on, press Fn...
User Manual
Page 190
... to make sure it can correct many problems. For more information, see "Using Stand by a conflict with the power turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with any additional memory in your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller...
... to make sure it can correct many problems. For more information, see "Using Stand by a conflict with the power turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with any additional memory in your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller...