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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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...serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, to operate. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
...serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, to operate. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
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...State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to cause .... 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 ...
...State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to cause .... 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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... with a clean cloth to explode and 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 computer. ❖ Do not try again. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main ... the computer. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could cause it immediately. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the battery does not slide into the slot until the latch clicks.
... with a clean cloth to explode and 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 computer. ❖ Do not try again. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main ... the computer. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could cause it immediately. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the battery does not slide into the slot until the latch clicks.
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... your battery Fully discharging your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on , go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to fire. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, ... If the battery light flashes or there is seated properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to a power outlet. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully discharged. The main battery is designed so that...
... your battery Fully discharging your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on , go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to fire. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, ... If the battery light flashes or there is seated properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to a power outlet. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully discharged. The main battery is designed so that...
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... system. Press and hold the power button for at the AC power light. Also, try typing again. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on page 47). Your computer may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged... battery. When this happens turning the power on an area where you to a live external power source. Then shut down the computer via software, or follow the steps if ...
... system. Press and hold the power button for at the AC power light. Also, try typing again. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on page 47). Your computer may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged... battery. When this happens turning the power on an area where you to a live external power source. Then shut down the computer via software, or follow the steps if ...
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... this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you turn on battery power. If you are using the built-in screen. If you have gone into a working . Small bright dots may appear on your computer. ...to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. If something goes wrong 49 Display problems Here are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that the monitor's power cord/cable is ...
... this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you turn on battery power. If you are using the built-in screen. If you have gone into a working . Small bright dots may appear on your computer. ...to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. If something goes wrong 49 Display problems Here are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that the monitor's power cord/cable is ...
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...) For the detailed specifications for the country of purchase. 52 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for your particular model from the list and go to the Tech Support Center, select your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Go to the Detailed Specifications for various parts of...
...) For the detailed specifications for the country of purchase. 52 Power cord/cable connectors Power cord/cable connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for your particular model from the list and go to the Tech Support Center, select your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Go to the Detailed Specifications for various parts of...
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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 ...