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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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... damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. PC base and palm rest...
... damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. PC base and palm rest...
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... on the computer. See "Connecting to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your PC is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page... to and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents.
... on the computer. See "Connecting to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your PC is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page... to and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents.
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... 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 45. After starting your software. Never pull on page 141) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 63) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
... 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 45. After starting your software. Never pull on page 141) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 63) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
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...overload on one socket could cause fire or damage 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... or other damage to the PC. Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable...
...overload on one socket could cause fire or damage 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... or other damage to the PC. Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable...
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...connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on the indicator panel glows blue. Failure to a live... electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow this instruction could result in an electric ...
...connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The AC power light on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on the indicator panel glows blue. Failure to a live... electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow this instruction could result in an electric ...
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...using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on 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. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used . Continuing to ...
...using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on 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. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be used . Continuing to ...
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...) Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may not be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also...
...) Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may not be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also...
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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 possible configurations for an entire product Series. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 Your computer's ...
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 possible configurations for an entire product Series. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 Your computer's ...
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If you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting ...
If you turn off your work. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting ...
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... not require power to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media... (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges.
... not require power to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media... (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges.
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... 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 memory...Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
... 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 memory...Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
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The computer shuts down using . If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on the operating system installed, use ...
The computer shuts down using . If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on the operating system installed, use ...
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... your computer. Doing so could damage the system. Never use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). 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 ... the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer...
... your computer. Doing so could damage the system. Never use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). 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 ... the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer...
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... since you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This...
... since you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This...
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... work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows...
... work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows...
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... design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 101 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you... using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity...
... design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 101 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you... using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity...