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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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Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Read the ...
Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Read the ...
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... up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Do not use it could cause the..., or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or 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. To prevent possible ...
... up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Do not use it could cause the..., or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or 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. To prevent possible ...
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...computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of fire or other devices You may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric ... you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow this instruction may want to take this time to set up your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. For more information, see "Setting up a printer" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a ...
...computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of fire or other devices You may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric ... you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow this instruction may want to take this time to set up your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. For more information, see "Setting up a printer" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a ...
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... a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to fasten or attach cord...
... a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to fasten or attach cord...
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... AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to power the computer, you must... charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when...
... AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to power the computer, you must... charge the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when...
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...vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for system ...operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to recharge. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn...
...vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for system ...operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to recharge. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn...
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.... Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and ...
.... Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and ...
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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 empty.
... 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 empty.
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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. Each option has ...
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. Each option has ...
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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 where you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are not connected to...
...® 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 where you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are not connected to...
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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 . For information on how to consider when ...choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on page 68. 64 Getting Started Turning off the ...
... 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 . For information on how to consider when ...choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on page 68. 64 Getting Started Turning off the ...
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... server, follow these steps to turn off computer dialog box appears. Sample Turn off computer. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which...
... server, follow these steps to turn off computer dialog box appears. Sample Turn off computer. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which...
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... "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. The...
... "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. The...
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... the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 82 for details. 74 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an...
... the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work " on page 82 for details. 74 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an...
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... data even when 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 need to give it has an automatic save feature. Sample Save As dialog box Saving documents is quick and easy, so it...
... data even when 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 need to give it has an automatic save feature. Sample Save As dialog box Saving documents is quick and easy, so it...
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...(Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it ... of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money ...
...(Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it ... of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money ...