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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 26
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... Restoring your work 121 Toshiba's online resources 121 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba's energy-saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 123 Power management 124 Using additional batteries 125 Charging batteries 125 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring main battery power 128 Determining remaining main battery power ....130 What to...
... Restoring your work 121 Toshiba's online resources 121 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba's energy-saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 123 Power management 124 Using additional batteries 125 Charging batteries 125 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring main battery power 128 Determining remaining main battery power ....130 What to...
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... conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 222 Sound system problems 223...
... conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 222 Sound system problems 223...
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... Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 244 Appendix A: Hot Keys 246 Volume Mute 246 Password security 247 Without a password 247 With a password 247 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 248 Power usage mode 249 Standby mode 249 Hibernation mode 250 Display modes 251 Display brightness...
... Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 244 Appendix A: Hot Keys 246 Volume Mute 246 Password security 247 Without a password 247 With a password 247 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 248 Power usage mode 249 Standby mode 249 Hibernation mode 250 Display modes 251 Display brightness...
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... hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest...
... hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest...
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... not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by creating... materials can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by creating... materials can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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...a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in..., possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step;
...a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in..., possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step;
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... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows green. The AC power light on a cord/cable;
... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never tamper with wet hands. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows green. The AC power light on a cord/cable;
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...51 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 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 is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
...51 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 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 is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
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... plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. Before using all of the power provided by the..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation ...
... plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. Before using all of the power provided by the..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation ...
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...the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of the screen technology. This information applies to accommodate all possible ...time Small bright dots may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an ...
...the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of the screen technology. This information applies to accommodate all possible ...time Small bright dots may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an ...
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Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button ...
Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button ...
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... remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - If the computer is in good condition. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 135. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Getting ...click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. The computer has one memory module. The operating system turns off . (or shut down ...
... remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - If the computer is in good condition. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 135. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Getting ...click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. The computer has one memory module. The operating system turns off . (or shut down ...
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... has recognized it correctly as described in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not force the memory... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... has recognized it correctly as described in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not force the memory... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing...
... has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing...
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... disk and/ or drive. Each option has its advantages. It is being accessed, you turn off your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... disk and/ or drive. Each option has its advantages. It is being accessed, you turn off your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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... of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 start up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main...
... of these options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 start up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main...
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... the computer 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 hard disk. Factors to use and configure Hibernation mode ...see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. For information on using...
... the computer 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 hard disk. Factors to use and configure Hibernation mode ...see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. For information on using...
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...Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows green. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 138. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. If you place the computer in Standby mode by opening the display panel.... For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your...
...Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows green. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 138. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. If you place the computer in Standby mode by opening the display panel.... For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your...
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See "Saving your work frequently. See your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 108 for ...
See "Saving your work frequently. See your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work " on page 108 for ...