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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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... or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If pain persists despite rest, consult...
... or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. If you have taken the computer to the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If pain persists despite rest, consult...
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... mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be located on... cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer ...
... mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be located on... cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer ...
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...step; Failure to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or ...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery....
...step; Failure to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or ...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery....
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... alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never attempt to...
... alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; never attempt to...
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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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...for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ..., the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours...
...for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ..., the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for more than a few hours...
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... all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample... increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: Sample... increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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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 operating system ...
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 operating system ...
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... computer is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is... Down. The computer has one memory module. The operating system turns off . (or shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery.
... computer is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is... Down. The computer has one memory module. The operating system turns off . (or shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly...
... module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly...
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... Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module,... and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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.
... Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module,... and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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.
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... a domain server. ❖ If you have up to four options when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Each option has its advantages. 86 Getting Started Turning off the...
... a domain server. ❖ If you have up to four options when you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer: Turn Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Each option has its advantages. 86 Getting Started Turning off the...
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...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 than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left ... you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 commands to save your files ...
...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 than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left ... you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 commands to save your files ...
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...Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main... battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using . You should save your work before putting your computer on your unsaved information...
...Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main... battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using . You should save your work before putting your computer on your unsaved information...
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... the display panel to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer...
... the display panel to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer...
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See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives ...
See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives ...