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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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... but are not limited to your computer. After setting up your computer, you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Before adding any... up your computer 47 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor ...
... but are not limited to your computer. After setting up your computer, you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Before adding any... up your computer 47 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor ...
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... to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. If you opt not to register at that time, you can be completed during the initial start up your desktop or go to set up your computer with Toshiba 49 Registering your printer. For more information, see "Setting up process...
... to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. If you opt not to register at that time, you can be completed during the initial start up your desktop or go to set up your computer with Toshiba 49 Registering your printer. For more information, see "Setting up process...
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... ( ) glows green. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 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. Sample...
... ( ) glows green. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 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. Sample...
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... the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least three hours with the computer turned off. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for at a time. Continuing to power the computer, you must ... not occur. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the main battery Your computer came with wet hands. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to power the computer.
... the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours at least three hours with the computer turned off. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for at a time. Continuing to power the computer, you must ... not occur. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the main battery Your computer came with wet hands. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to power the computer.
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... that may appear 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 TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel To...
... that may appear 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 TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel To...
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... entire product Series. This is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all drives are designed to ensure that may come on your...
... entire product Series. This is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all drives are designed to ensure that may come on your...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 122. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the memory module slot. ... Adding memory 57 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery.
For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 122. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the memory module slot. ... Adding memory 57 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery.
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the ... can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to fully charge the main battery. Never turn off for a longer period, you turn on page 106. With the computer off ) to a domain server instead. Doing so may take up to...
Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the ... can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to fully charge the main battery. Never turn off for a longer period, you turn on page 106. With the computer off ) to a domain server instead. Doing so may take up to...
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Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. 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.
Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the disk. 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.
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... intervals. If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of saving frequently. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it has an automatic save your work . Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 Saving your work Before you...
... intervals. If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of saving frequently. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to give it has an automatic save your work . Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 Saving your work Before you...
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...wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Sample locking the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer 3 Insert the cable's locking end into...use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. The computer is now securely locked. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the left side of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 103 Learning the Basics Caring for...
...wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Sample locking the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer 3 Insert the cable's locking end into...use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. The computer is now securely locked. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the left side of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 103 Learning the Basics Caring for...
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...disk takes longer than from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode...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 from memory ❖ When starting ...
...disk takes longer than from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode...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 from memory ❖ When starting ...
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... Learning the Basics Powering down using . Factors to save your information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows® dialog box Standby holds the current mode... of the computer in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE If you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...
... Learning the Basics Powering down using . Factors to save your information will last up to eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows® dialog box Standby holds the current mode... of the computer in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE If you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...
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...running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at least once a month until the battery is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum... on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with your computer, or to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. You can recharge it many times. This is fully discharged. This is ...
...running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at least once a month until the battery is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum... on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with your computer, or to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. You can recharge it many times. This is fully discharged. This is ...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. Use only battery chargers designed to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. You can use it to work with your notebook computer. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. Use only battery chargers designed to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. You can use it to work with your notebook computer. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the...
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.... When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to charge the battery while the computer is powered off . 117 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the main battery To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The...
.... When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to charge the battery while the computer is powered off . 117 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Charging the main battery To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The...
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...calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be...) CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . If the RTC battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar...
...calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be...) CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . If the RTC battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar...