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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Setting up other devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Setting up other devices 49 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 119 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....121 Changing batteries 122 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing...
... 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 119 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....121 Changing batteries 122 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing...
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... conflict 191 A plan of action 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........193 Memory problems 195 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 197 Disk drive problems 200 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...202 Sound system problems 203 PC Card... problems 203 Printer problems 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
... conflict 191 A plan of action 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........193 Memory problems 195 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 197 Disk drive problems 200 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...202 Sound system problems 203 PC Card... problems 203 Printer problems 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48. Your computer comes with a rechargeable... battery pack that must be connected to sign up your software" on page 49. To register your computer. These components include, but are not limited to : ...
... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48. Your computer comes with a rechargeable... battery pack that must be connected to sign up your software" on page 49. To register your computer. These components include, but are not limited to : ...
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... to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this time to charge the computer's battery. Customer failure to operate. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the...
... to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this time to charge the computer's battery. Customer failure to operate. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the...
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.../cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. If the...
.../cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. If the...
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... power provided by the AC Adaptor to the power cord/cable. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Doing so may cause an electric shock. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. After that reduces the power required for... off. Your computer's Power Saver utility can not occur. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power...
... power provided by the AC Adaptor to the power cord/cable. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Doing so may cause an electric shock. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. After that reduces the power required for... off. Your computer's Power Saver utility can not occur. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power...
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... latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Using...
... latch to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Using...
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... computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons that all drives are examples of some of LCD technology. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time NOTE Over a period of time, ...and depending 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 ensure that may not be able to all those features. Screen will deteriorate. Below are empty...
... computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons that all drives are examples of some of LCD technology. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time NOTE Over a period of time, ...and depending 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 ensure that may not be able to all those features. Screen will deteriorate. Below are empty...
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... page 122. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot ...
... page 122. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot ...
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... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. If you are not connected...
... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the computer off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. If you are not connected...
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. 83 Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. 83 Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
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... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Check your program's documentation to see if it is all you need to work. If you are using the...
... programs offer a feature that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Check your program's documentation to see if it is all you need to work. If you are using the...
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... for your computer 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth....a quarter turn and remove it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 115. The computer is now securely locked. Sample locking the computer Caring...
... for your computer 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth....a quarter turn and remove it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 115. The computer is now securely locked. Sample locking the computer Caring...
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... ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation Hibernation... open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you left it . When you start up again, the computer runs ...
... ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation Hibernation... open programs and files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you left it . When you start up again, the computer runs ...
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...all open programs and files you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows® dialog box A fully charged main battery will be lost. Be sure to save your information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less... time and battery power than restarting from where you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing ...
...all open programs and files you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows® dialog box A fully charged main battery will be lost. Be sure to save your information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less... time and battery power than restarting from where you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing ...
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... computer on page 116 for procedures. The battery may not charge while the computer is normal for all batteries. Please see your accessories information that you are away from an AC outlet. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with your computer, and ... computer, or to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. This is consuming full power. If the computer is the main battery. This is continuously operated on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. It may fail ...
... computer on page 116 for procedures. The battery may not charge while the computer is normal for all batteries. Please see your accessories information that you are away from an AC outlet. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with your computer, and ... computer, or to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. This is consuming full power. If the computer is the main battery. This is continuously operated on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. It may fail ...
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... it to power the computer. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. 116 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries NOTE Over a period of time, and ...of LCD technology. This is operated on battery power and you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Use only battery chargers designed to increase the brightness of the screen. Screen will deteriorate. The battery needs to be charged before you may ...
... it to power the computer. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. 116 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries NOTE Over a period of time, and ...of LCD technology. This is operated on battery power and you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Use only battery chargers designed to increase the brightness of the screen. Screen will deteriorate. The battery needs to be charged before you may ...
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... System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer on . It takes several hours to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off . TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is extremely hot or cold. Doing this information for up to a month when the computer is...
... System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer on . It takes several hours to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off . TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is extremely hot or cold. Doing this information for up to a month when the computer is...
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...while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. If the RTC battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display... while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is on. 118 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message during startup: BAD ...
...while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. If the RTC battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display... while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is on. 118 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following error message during startup: BAD ...