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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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... injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Disconnect the AC...
... injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Disconnect the AC...
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Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is not blocked. To use .... Do not use external power or to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar...
Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. If the fan is not blocked. To use .... Do not use external power or to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar...
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...injury when touched. Never pull on page 60. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power... source Your computer requires power to operate. Always use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. ...
...injury when touched. Never pull on page 60. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power... source Your computer requires power to operate. Always use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. ...
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Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The AC power light on a cord/cable; never attempt to connect or ...
Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The AC power light on a cord/cable; never attempt to connect or ...
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... AC power source for information on page 109 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when...
... AC power source for information on page 109 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when...
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... be used . 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the battery is now ready for you to turn it . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may 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. Continuing to the right. Using the computer for the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
... be used . 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the battery is now ready for you to turn it . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may 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. Continuing to the right. Using the computer for the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
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... screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 2 Lift the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of... the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 2 Lift the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of... the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown 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 those features. Your select model may not have selected...
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown 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 those features. Your select model may not have selected...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. If you turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby.
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. If you turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby.
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... working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power.
... working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again, you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power.
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...The 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 start up than restarting from turning off the ... information 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 the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left off. You should save your work before...
...The 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 start up than restarting from turning off the ... information 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 the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left off. You should save your work before...
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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 page 70. If you were using.
... 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 page 70. If you were using.
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... not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "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. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. 72 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for ...
... not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "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. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. 72 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for ...
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See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 82 for details. 74 If the network you are using ...
See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 82 for details. 74 If the network you are using ...
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..., this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to see if it is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save.
..., this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to see if it is all you need to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save.
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You can use it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is... to operate at its energy efficiency. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. 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...
You can use it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is... to operate at its energy efficiency. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. 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...