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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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... the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any...
... the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any...
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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to your computer. To use the computer ... can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Do not use external power or to a power source" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. The cooling fan may...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the cooling fan is blocked, it . See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to your computer. To use the computer ... can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. Do not use external power or to a power source" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. The cooling fan may...
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...Setting up a printer" on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. As a general safety ...of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow this time to...
...Setting up a printer" on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. As a general safety ...of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow this time to...
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... to a live electrical outlet. 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. Never tamper with wet hands.
... to a live electrical outlet. 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. Never tamper with wet hands.
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... time to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 109 for at least three hours with its... battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to...
... time to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 109 for at least three hours with its... battery already installed. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to...
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...applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility...Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn it . 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for you to the right. Using the computer ...
...applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility...Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn it . 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for you to the right. Using the computer ...
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... appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ... TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 2 Lift the display panel.
... appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ... TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 2 Lift the display panel.
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... on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer...
... on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer...
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... the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are not using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating...
... the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are not using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating...
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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. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down...
...® 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. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down...
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...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 turning off the computer or using . Factors to use and 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 again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, ...
...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 turning off the computer or using . Factors to use and 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 again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, ...
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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 unsaved information will be lost.
... 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 unsaved information will be lost.
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...computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 112. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer clean, ...display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 72 Getting Started Caring for your ...
...computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 112. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer clean, ...display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 72 Getting Started Caring for your ...
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... software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you last saved. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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..., click Save. If you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Learning the Basics Saving your work .
..., click Save. If you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Learning the Basics Saving your work .
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 97 You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Many 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 battery...It has a number of other features that provides power when 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.
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 97 You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Many 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 battery...It has a number of other features that provides power when 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.