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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 43 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 47 Charging the main battery 51 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 43 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 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
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... Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 124...
... Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 118 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the main battery runs low ...123 Setting battery alarms 124...
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... conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems...
... conflict 212 A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password... 251 With a password 251 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 252 Power usage mode 253 ...
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... adaptor from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture...
... adaptor from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture...
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... can block the vents. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your PC on a hard surface. To use it. Overheating your PC is connected ...
... can block the vents. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your PC on a hard surface. To use it. Overheating your PC is connected ...
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... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may...
... Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may...
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... cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket...multiple connector. Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket...multiple connector. Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 ...Connect the power cord/cable to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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 adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when ...
...result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 ...Connect the power cord/cable to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. 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 adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when ...
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... settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by... the AC Adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. After that reduces the power required for more than...
... settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by... the AC Adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. After that reduces the power required for more than...
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... of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time...
... of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time...
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have selected all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. Getting...
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your select model may not have selected all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. Getting...
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... in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on , begin...
... in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on , begin...
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... that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module...
... that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module...
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... off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery.
... off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery.
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... command if you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off your work.
... command if you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to fully charge the main battery. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off your work.
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...state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since 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 maintain the saved information, system...
...state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since 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 maintain the saved information, system...
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...computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. If you were using Standby, see "Using and ...down using 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 your unsaved information will be lost. Standby mode The Standby command places...
...computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. If you were using Standby, see "Using and ...down using 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 your unsaved information will be lost. Standby mode The Standby command places...
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Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light ... your computer. Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for...
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light ... your computer. Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Getting Started Caring for...
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... saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some...
... saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some...