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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... 93 Creating a CD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 95 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional...
... 93 Creating a CD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 95 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional...
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... main battery 100 Charging the RTC battery 101 Monitoring main battery power 102 Determining remaining battery power 104 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery alarms 106 Conserving battery power 106 Power Profiles 107 Changing the main battery 109 Removing the battery from the computer .......110 Inserting a charged battery 111 Taking care of your battery 112...
... main battery 100 Charging the RTC battery 101 Monitoring main battery power 102 Determining remaining battery power 104 What to do when the main battery runs low ...105 Setting battery alarms 106 Conserving battery power 106 Power Profiles 107 Changing the main battery 109 Removing the battery from the computer .......110 Inserting a charged battery 111 Taking care of your battery 112...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 200 Sound system problems 201 PC Card ...system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 214 If you need further assistance 220 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 221 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 222 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password ...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 200 Sound system problems 201 PC Card ...system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 214 If you need further assistance 220 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 221 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 222 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password ...
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... service center. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to skin. If any...
... service center. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to skin. If any...
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...outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ... your computer. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the bottom of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can be drawn ...
...outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ... your computer. To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the bottom of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can be drawn ...
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... When you connect the AC adapter to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical ...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, always follow this time to set up your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly...
... When you connect the AC adapter to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical ...Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer, always follow this time to set up your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly...
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..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 48 Getting Started Connecting to a live...
..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a cord/cable; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 48 Getting Started Connecting to a live...
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...input from the AC power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. See "Changing the... main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected...
...input from the AC power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. See "Changing the... main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected...
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... required for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer... is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the ...
... required for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer... is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the ...
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it ... for the first time 51 2 Lift the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen...
This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it ... for the first time 51 2 Lift the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have all the features...
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... than one of the computer's USB ports. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed...
... than one of the computer's USB ports. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed...
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...® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. Factors to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are retained...
...® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. Factors to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are retained...
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... turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off . For information on how to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you were using... system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode,...
... turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off . For information on how to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in which you were using... system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode,...
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... returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the following steps to...
... returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the following steps to...
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...drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. To keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on ...computer lock cable. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe ...
...drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. To keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on ...computer lock cable. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe ...
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... will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work since you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics...
... will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Your work since you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics...
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... with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Learning the Basics Saving your work . If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you need to give it has an automatic save feature. Sample Save As dialog box Many programs offer a feature that already has a file...
... with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Learning the Basics Saving your work . If you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you need to give it has an automatic save feature. Sample Save As dialog box Many programs offer a feature that already has a file...
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 97 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 97 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has...