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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
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... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery alarms 110...
... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery alarms 110...
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32 Contents Toshiba Accessibility 187 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 188 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 189 Fingerprint utility limitations 189 Fingerprint Enrollment 189 Fingerprint Logon 191 Power-on Security 191 ... conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 Optical drive problems 222 Sound system problems 223 PC Card problems 223 Printer problems...
32 Contents Toshiba Accessibility 187 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 188 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 189 Fingerprint utility limitations 189 Fingerprint Enrollment 189 Fingerprint Logon 191 Power-on Security 191 ... conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 Optical drive problems 222 Sound system problems 223 PC Card problems 223 Printer problems...
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... system configuration backup in Windows® XP 236 If you need further assistance 242 Before you contact Toshiba 242 Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 245 Appendix A: Hot Keys 247 Volume Mute 247 Password security 247 Without a password ...248 With a password 248 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 249 Power usage mode 249 ...
... system configuration backup in Windows® XP 236 If you need further assistance 242 Before you contact Toshiba 242 Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 245 Appendix A: Hot Keys 247 Volume Mute 247 Password security 247 Without a password ...248 With a password 248 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 249 Power usage mode 249 ...
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... liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Remove the battery pack. It could result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! PC base and palm rest can cause electric...
... liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Remove the battery pack. It could result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! PC base and palm rest can cause electric...
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... failure, PC or AC adaptor damage, or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45 before you...
... failure, PC or AC adaptor damage, or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45 before you...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Getting Started... Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 141) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Getting Started... Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 141) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ ...
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Failure to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to the PC. 48 Getting ... with your PC), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious...
Failure to the PC, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket to the PC. 48 Getting ... with your PC), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious...
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... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor ...to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with...
...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor ...to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with...
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...not be able to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while... on your PC. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Press the display latch button, and then lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration...
...not be able to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while... on your PC. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Press the display latch button, and then lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration...
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Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This ...
Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This ...
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... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If...
... down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If...
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...configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up than restarting from turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ... your hard disk. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from ...
...configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up than restarting from turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ... your hard disk. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from ...
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The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using . Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional ...
The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using . Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional ...
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Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical ... for your computer This section gives tips on page 116. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including...
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical ... for your computer This section gives tips on page 116. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including...
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... save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your work " on page 86 for details. 78 Your...
... save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See "Saving your work " on page 86 for details. 78 Your...
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... Windows® folder, type just the program name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you do not know the program's location, type the command line. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to work...
... Windows® folder, type just the program name. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you do not know the program's location, type the command line. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to work...
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...number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. You can ... it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 101 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, ...
...number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. You can ... it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 101 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, ...