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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... Restart command 98 Hibernation command 98 Stand By command 99 Using Turn Off or Shut down 100 Using Hibernation mode 103 Using Standby mode 106 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110
... Restart command 98 Hibernation command 98 Stand By command 99 Using Turn Off or Shut down 100 Using Hibernation mode 103 Using Standby mode 106 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110
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... 120 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122 Inserting a charged battery 123 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries 127 Traveling tips 128 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 129 Windows XP special...
... 120 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122 Inserting a charged battery 123 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries 127 Traveling tips 128 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 129 Windows XP special...
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... conflict 203 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........205 Memory problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 Display problems 211
... conflict 203 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........205 Memory problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 Display problems 211
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 238 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238 Appendix A: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Password security 241 Without a password... 241 With a password 241 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 242 Power usage mode 243 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 238 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238 Appendix A: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Password security 241 Without a password... 241 With a password 241 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 242 Power usage mode 243 ...
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... liquid or moisture can become hot! PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your doctor. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Do not turn on the power again, until...
... liquid or moisture can become hot! PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your doctor. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Do not turn on the power again, until...
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... fan location will vary depending on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 49. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers...Setting up your computer. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to ,...
... fan location will vary depending on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 49. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers...Setting up your computer. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to ,...
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..."Connecting a printer" on page 66) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to your computer, or use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to... cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Failure to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a ...
..."Connecting a printer" on page 66) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to your computer, or use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to... cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Failure to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a ...
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... to a power source 51 Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. The AC power light on a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, ... to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place;
... to a power source 51 Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. The AC power light on a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, ... to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place;
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... the computer plugged in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it. Using the computer for information on page ...122. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when...
... the computer plugged in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it. Using the computer for information on page ...122. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when...
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... display panel. Small bright dots may appear on page 68. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will recycle the resolutions). For more information, see "Using your screen display when you may not be able to 800 x 600 (repeated... resolution from 1024 x 768 to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer in tablet mode.
... display panel. Small bright dots may appear on page 68. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will recycle the resolutions). For more information, see "Using your screen display when you may not be able to 800 x 600 (repeated... resolution from 1024 x 768 to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer in tablet mode.
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... it until the on the computer you have any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you should not have selected all of the many...
... it until the on the computer you have any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you should not have selected all of the many...
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... is in tablet mode. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the screen. 5 Remove the battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down. Getting Started Adding memory 59 Installing a memory module with the ...off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Setting the computer down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is not in Standby ...
... is in tablet mode. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the screen. 5 Remove the battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down. Getting Started Adding memory 59 Installing a memory module with the ...off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Setting the computer down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn Off Computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is not in Standby ...
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... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 16 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started Adding memory 63 clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the...
... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 16 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started Adding memory 63 clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the...
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... between display resolutions. You cannot rotate the display to any of the portrait modes if the resolution is fully charged. When the battery light glows green, the battery is set to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for powering off the computer: ❖ If ...and you automatically return to 800 x 600. Guidelines for a longer period, power down the computer if you are connected to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 TECHNICAL NOTE: You can change from primary landscape to secondary landscape mode or visa versa using the ...
... between display resolutions. You cannot rotate the display to any of the portrait modes if the resolution is fully charged. When the battery light glows green, the battery is set to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for powering off the computer: ❖ If ...and you automatically return to 800 x 600. Guidelines for a longer period, power down the computer if you are connected to fully charge the battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 TECHNICAL NOTE: You can change from primary landscape to secondary landscape mode or visa versa using the ...
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... feature set , the computer beeps to notify you are finished using the computer, power off and close the display panel to turn off . See "Setting battery alarms" on . For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 97. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 97. Closing...
... feature set , the computer beeps to notify you are finished using the computer, power off and close the display panel to turn off . See "Setting battery alarms" on . For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 97. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on page 97. Closing...
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... (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 124. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer 75...
... (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 124. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer 75...
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... to the hard disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Your computer can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting... battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 77 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can turn on page ...
... to the hard disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Your computer can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting... battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 77 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can turn on page ...
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...to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Otherwise, if you turn off the computer, save your data even when you when the battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 119. When the Search screen displays, follow the displayed instructions. Saving your work Sample Run dialog box 2 In ...the Windows® NT folder, type just the program name. Your computer can search for it by clicking Start, and then Search. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are using the Stand By command. Always save your work to the right of the...
...to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Otherwise, if you turn off the computer, save your data even when you when the battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 119. When the Search screen displays, follow the displayed instructions. Saving your work Sample Run dialog box 2 In ...the Windows® NT folder, type just the program name. Your computer can search for it by clicking Start, and then Search. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are using the Stand By command. Always save your work to the right of the...
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... starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off . Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely...
... starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off . Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely...