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2 Contents Introduction 21 Setting up your computer and getting started 23 Adding memory (optional 27 Your computer's TFT display 34 Inserting a PC Card 34 Removing a PC Card 35 Learning the basics 35 Using the TouchPad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Moving the computer 40 Mobile computing 40 Taking care of your battery 44 If something goes wrong 47 If you need further assistance 51 Power cord/cable connectors 52 Features and specifications 52 Index 53
2 Contents Introduction 21 Setting up your computer and getting started 23 Adding memory (optional 27 Your computer's TFT display 34 Inserting a PC Card 34 Removing a PC Card 35 Learning the basics 35 Using the TouchPad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Moving the computer 40 Mobile computing 40 Taking care of your battery 44 If something goes wrong 47 If you need further assistance 51 Power cord/cable connectors 52 Features and specifications 52 Index 53
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... cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you 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 ...
... cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you 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 ...
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...will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 26 Setting up your ...computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
...will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 26 Setting up your ...computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
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... release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color...
... release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color...
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... AC adaptor and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on the computer's power. The DC-IN or AC powerlight should glow green, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that... fully discharged. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it is not being charged. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have...
... AC adaptor and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on the computer's power. The DC-IN or AC powerlight should glow green, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that... fully discharged. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it is not being charged. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have...
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...something goes wrong Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Also, try typing again. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on by looking... at the AC power light. Make sure you press a key nothing happens. Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. Clearing the...
...something goes wrong Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Also, try typing again. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on by looking... at the AC power light. Make sure you press a key nothing happens. Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. Clearing the...
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...previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and...the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is manufactured using the built-in screen. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn on . ...
...previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and...the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is manufactured using the built-in screen. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn on . ...
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52 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of the world. Go to the Detailed Specifications for various parts of purchase. USA and Canada (UL and CSA approved) United ... NEMKO approved) For the detailed specifications for your particular model from the list and go to the Tech Support Center, select your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for that model.
52 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of the world. Go to the Detailed Specifications for various parts of purchase. USA and Canada (UL and CSA approved) United ... NEMKO approved) For the detailed specifications for your particular model from the list and go to the Tech Support Center, select your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for that model.
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... 37 TouchPad control 36 C CD/DVD inserting 38 changing main battery 42 computer moving 40 setting up 28 computing tips 35 connecting AC adaptor 25 power cord/cable 26 printer 27 control buttons TouchPad 36 D DC-IN 26 display problems screen is blank 49 E eject button optical drive 37 53 F ...DVD 38 PC Cards 34 installing main battery 42, 44 memory module 27 K keyboard unexpected characters 48 keyboard problems not working 48 L lights AC power 25 M main battery changing 42 installing 42, 44 removing 42 memory module installing 27 inserting into socket 30 removing 32 memory module slot 28 removing...
... 37 TouchPad control 36 C CD/DVD inserting 38 changing main battery 42 computer moving 40 setting up 28 computing tips 35 connecting AC adaptor 25 power cord/cable 26 printer 27 control buttons TouchPad 36 D DC-IN 26 display problems screen is blank 49 E eject button optical drive 37 53 F ...DVD 38 PC Cards 34 installing main battery 42, 44 memory module 27 K keyboard unexpected characters 48 keyboard problems not working 48 L lights AC power 25 M main battery changing 42 installing 42, 44 removing 42 memory module installing 27 inserting into socket 30 removing 32 memory module slot 28 removing...
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...using 37 P PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 PC Card problems 50 computer stops working 50 slot appears dead 50 power cable connectors 52 cord/cable 26 power problems computer will not start 48 precautions 23 primary button TouchPad 36 printer connecting 27 problem solving computer hangs when PC... Card inserted 50 computer will not start 48 contacting Toshiba 51 display is blank 49 external monitor 49 keyboard not responding ...
...using 37 P PC Card inserting 34 removing 35 PC Card problems 50 computer stops working 50 slot appears dead 50 power cable connectors 52 cord/cable 26 power problems computer will not start 48 precautions 23 primary button TouchPad 36 printer connecting 27 problem solving computer hangs when PC... Card inserted 50 computer will not start 48 contacting Toshiba 51 display is blank 49 external monitor 49 keyboard not responding ...