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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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... cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer while it is active. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or...
... cause system failure. ❖ Never turn on the computer and be careful not to skin. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer while it is active. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or...
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...and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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 is connected to your computer. 44...
...and including "Setting up your computer Always make sure your PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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 is connected to your computer. 44...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on...remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to follow this instruction may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on...remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
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... your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause fire or damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ..., possibly resulting in serious injury. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always confirm that may have been 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 to do so may result in a...
... your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause fire or damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ..., possibly resulting in serious injury. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always confirm that may have been 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 to do so may result in a...
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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. The AC power light on replacing the main... battery. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or...
... 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. The AC power light on replacing the main... battery. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or...
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...provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Continuing to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be ...completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used . After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time...
...provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Continuing to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for system operation and will be ...completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used . After that reduces the power required for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time...
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Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel To avoid damaging ... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the...
Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel To avoid damaging ... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless 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 those features.
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless 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 those features.
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...any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 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 at step...) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data...
...any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 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 at step...) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data...
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If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an... computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module...
If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an... computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at...
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It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using it for a while. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ ...
It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using it for a while. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ ...
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... no data 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 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 maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your files and ...
... no data 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 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 maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your files and ...
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...computer or using . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and ...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 first. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into...
...computer or using . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and ...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 first. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into...
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... the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer...
... the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer...
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... memory until you last saved. See your file to the disk. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...
... memory until you last saved. See your file to the disk. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and...