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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 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 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 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 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
... CD or DVD discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
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... conflict 215 A plan of action 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....216 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........217 Memory problems 219 Power and the batteries 220 Keyboard problems 222 Display problems 223 Disk drive problems 225 Optical drive problems 228 Sound system problems 229 PC Card problems 230 Printer problems...
... conflict 215 A plan of action 215 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....216 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........217 Memory problems 219 Power and the batteries 220 Keyboard problems 222 Display problems 223 Disk drive problems 225 Optical drive problems 228 Sound system problems 229 PC Card problems 230 Printer problems...
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... and system configuration backup in Windows XP 242 If you need further assistance 248 Before you contact Toshiba 248 Contacting Toshiba 249 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 250 Toshiba's worldwide offices 250 Appendix A: Hot Keys 252 Volume Mute 252 Password security 253 Without a password... 253 With a password 253 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 254 Power profile 255 Standby ...
... and system configuration backup in Windows XP 242 If you need further assistance 248 Before you contact Toshiba 248 Contacting Toshiba 249 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 250 Toshiba's worldwide offices 250 Appendix A: Hot Keys 252 Volume Mute 252 Password security 253 Without a password... 253 With a password 253 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 254 Power profile 255 Standby ...
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... AC adaptor from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. It could result in damage...
... AC adaptor from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. It could result in damage...
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... serious injury. Overheating your computer on a hard surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and... to and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents.
... serious injury. Overheating your computer on a hard surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and... to and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents.
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... grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ... the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric...
... grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ... the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric...
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...adaptor cord 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 serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC ... light on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor 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 adaptor...
...adaptor cord 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 serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC ... light on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor 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 adaptor...
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... the AC power supply. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ... a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 129 for system operation and will be used . See...
... the AC power supply. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ... a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 129 for system operation and will be used . See...
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...depending on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an ...intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the usage of...
...depending on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an ...intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the usage of...
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..., do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
..., do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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... Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will... step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
... Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will... step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... extra memory module after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the...
... extra memory module after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Front of the slot. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Front of the slot. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... than one option available for a while. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are not using the computer for the first time, leave the...
... than one option available for a while. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are not using the computer for the first time, leave the...
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...information 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 hard disk. If ...disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85...
...information 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 hard disk. If ...disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85...
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... on how to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. For information on your unsaved information will be...computer into a powersaving mode. You should save your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure ...
... on how to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. For information on your unsaved information will be...computer into a powersaving mode. You should save your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure ...
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Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all ... computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 132.
Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all ... computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 132.
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... must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
... must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips...
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... dialog box. If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of computing. Saving documents is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. If you created a new document, your Windows® application, click File, and then Save. This is all you need...
... dialog box. If you are using the Standby command, in the habit of computing. Saving documents is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. If you created a new document, your Windows® application, click File, and then Save. This is all you need...