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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 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding optional external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 48 Using 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 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding optional external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 48 Using the main battery 52 28
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... Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 103 Powering down the computer 103 Using Hibernation 106 Using Standby 107 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112
... Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 103 Powering down the computer 103 Using Hibernation 106 Using Standby 107 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112
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... Power Profiles 121 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........122 Changing batteries 123 Removing the battery from the computer .......123 Inserting a charged battery 125 Taking care of your battery 126 Safety precautions 126 Maximizing battery life 127 Disposing of used batteries 128 Traveling tips 129 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 130 Exploring the desktop...
... Power Profiles 121 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........122 Changing batteries 123 Removing the battery from the computer .......123 Inserting a charged battery 125 Taking care of your battery 126 Safety precautions 126 Maximizing battery life 127 Disposing of used batteries 128 Traveling tips 129 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 130 Exploring the desktop...
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...password 169 Using a supervisor password 170 Setting a supervisor password 170 Deleting a supervisor password 171 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......173 TOSHIBA Application Installer 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 179 Problems that are easy to fix 179 Problems when... hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........188 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 196 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...199
...password 169 Using a supervisor password 170 Setting a supervisor password 170 Deleting a supervisor password 171 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility .......173 TOSHIBA Application Installer 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 179 Problems that are easy to fix 179 Problems when... hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........188 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 196 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...199
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.... Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to skin. Getting Started...
.... Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to skin. Getting Started...
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... 48. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. 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. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. The fan draws... the fan is not blocked. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... 48. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. 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. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. The fan draws... the fan is not blocked. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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... from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. See... page 80_ ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 46. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
... from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, you may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. See... page 80_ ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 46. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
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...serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never tamper with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ... cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter ...
...serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never tamper with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ... cord/cable; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter ...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC ...power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off . See "Changing batteries" on page 123 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its...
... using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC ...power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off . See "Changing batteries" on page 123 for more than a few hours at least three hours with its...
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... a comfortable viewing angle. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on and begin using...
... a comfortable viewing angle. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 53 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on and begin using...
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...all drives are designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may not have selected all the features and icons described in until the... on/off light on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those ...
...all drives are designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may not have selected all the features and icons described in until the... on/off light on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those ...
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...to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data ...will be lost. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
...to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data ...will be lost. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 123. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
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clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The clips on either side of the ... inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The clips on either side of the ... inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
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... three options to choose from: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off... your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 103. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using it may damage the media in use and result in loss of data.
... three options to choose from: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Never turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off... your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on page 103. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using it may damage the media in use and result in loss of data.
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... moving your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 126. Getting Started Caring for your computer...
... moving your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 126. Getting Started Caring for your computer...
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... basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature...
... basic features. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature...
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... your program's documentation to do. If you need to see if it a file name. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature.
... your program's documentation to do. If you need to see if it a file name. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature.
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... from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in... time and battery power to start up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all 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 ...
... from the hard disk takes longer than from memory. When you start up than restarting from Standby, because information is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in... time and battery power to start up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all 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 ...
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... amber indicating the machine is 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 power down using . 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 Turn off computer Windows® dialog box NOTE If you hold down the computer Factors to the mode in Standby mode...
... amber indicating the machine is 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 power down using . 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 Turn off computer Windows® dialog box NOTE If you hold down the computer Factors to the mode in Standby mode...
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... of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery pack that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it 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) battery pack that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many...