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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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... the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to follow these...
... the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to follow these...
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...10070; Never block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your PC on the computer. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your PC or AC adaptor could cause system failure... the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents. Using your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up your computer...
...10070; Never block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your PC on the computer. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your PC or AC adaptor could cause system failure... the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents. Using your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up your computer...
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...) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. See "Setting up your computer for the first...
...) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 45. See "Setting up your computer for the first...
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...of fire or other damage to the PC. 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 adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use a multiple connector.... TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor...
...of fire or other damage to the PC. 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 adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use a multiple connector.... TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor...
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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. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to ...recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove...
...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. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to ...recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove...
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... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Before using all of the... and turned off . After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its...
... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Before using all of the... and turned off . After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its...
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... it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology.
... it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology.
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... power To 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 drives are designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Getting Started...
... power To 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 drives are designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Getting Started...
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... module while the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 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 the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. ...
... module while the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 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 the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. ...
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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 . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (... a memory module" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 62. If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
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 . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (... a memory module" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 62. If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
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... slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. 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...
... slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. 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...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to turn off the power...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to turn off the power...
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...; 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 the state in Hibernation mode, the... computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all...
...; 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 the state in Hibernation mode, the... computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all...
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...or 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 work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from ...Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. Be sure to ...
...or 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 work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from ...Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. Be sure to ...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all ...
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all ...
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... in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to the disk. See your work...
... in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you must restart your computer to the disk. See your work...