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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Setting up other devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 48 26
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Setting up other devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 48 26
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... Using Standby Mode 106 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do...
... Using Standby Mode 106 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do...
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...conflict 167 A plan of action 167 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 171 Power and the batteries 172 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...179 Sound system problems 181 PC Card... 190 Develop good computing habits 193 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 194 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202
...conflict 167 A plan of action 167 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 171 Power and the batteries 172 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...179 Sound system problems 181 PC Card... 190 Develop good computing habits 193 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 194 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202
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... Hot Keys 204 Volume Mute 204 Password security 204 Without a password 205 With a password 205 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 206 Power usage 207 Standby mode 208 Hibernation mode 209 Display modes 210 Display brightness 210 Disabling or... applications in/out 211 Keyboard hot keys 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 214 Getting Started 215 Starting ConfigFree 215 ConfigFree Utilities 217 Connectivity Doctor 217 Search for Wireless Devices 220 Profile Settings 225 ConfigFree...
... Hot Keys 204 Volume Mute 204 Password security 204 Without a password 205 With a password 205 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 206 Power usage 207 Standby mode 208 Hibernation mode 209 Display modes 210 Display brightness 210 Disabling or... applications in/out 211 Keyboard hot keys 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 214 Getting Started 215 Starting ConfigFree 215 ConfigFree Utilities 217 Connectivity Doctor 217 Search for Wireless Devices 220 Profile Settings 225 ConfigFree...
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... computer. 3. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... computer. 3. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. If any part of your doctor. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent...all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the main battery you must attach the AC adapter. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged...
... fan may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent...all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the main battery you must attach the AC adapter. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged...
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...or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's main battery. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 45 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull ...on a power cord/cable to operate. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; AC adapter Power cord/cable AC ...
...or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's main battery. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 45 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull ...on a power cord/cable to operate. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; AC adapter Power cord/cable AC ...
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... on the indicator panel glows green. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The computer's AC power/battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; ...never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to...
... on the indicator panel glows green. never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The computer's AC power/battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; ...never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to...
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...page 121 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the main battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main... battery NOTE If the AC power/battery light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the main battery to power the computer, you must completely charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is...
...page 121 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the main battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main... battery NOTE If the AC power/battery light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the main battery to power the computer, you must completely charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is...
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... moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is now ready for the first time The computer is attached. Small... bright dots may vary depending on . NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Display latch Sample opening the display...
... moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is now ready for the first time The computer is attached. Small... bright dots may vary depending on . NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Display latch Sample opening the display...
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... this guide. Below are examples of some of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power...devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small ...
... this guide. Below are examples of some of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power...devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small ...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Charging batteries" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ..., click Start, Turn off. (or shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two outer screws that...
For information on removing the battery, see "Charging batteries" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ..., click Start, Turn off. (or shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two outer screws that...
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... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory...
... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 15 Re-insert the battery. The clips on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory...
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...Adding memory (optional) Front of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not... memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
...Adding memory (optional) Front of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not... memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... off , it may damage the media in use . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command when connected to recharge the main battery. With the computer off ) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you... a power source (even though the computer is in use and result in loss of data. If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate, and Standby.
... off , it may damage the media in use . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command when connected to recharge the main battery. With the computer off ) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you... a power source (even though the computer is in use and result in loss of data. If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate, and Standby.
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... reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged with your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...cables are located). To keep your system, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 110. Although your computer.
... reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged with your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...cables are located). To keep your system, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 110. Although your computer.
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... and provides important information about basic features. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your main battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature...
... and provides important information about basic features. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your main battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature...
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.... Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is all you need to work on the hard disk drive...
.... Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to do. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is all you need to work on the hard disk drive...
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... completely, but it again by opening the display panel. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory. If you shut...Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on . For more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the computer to the hard disk. The on/off light turns on page 105. 104...
... completely, but it again by opening the display panel. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory. If you shut...Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on . For more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the computer to the hard disk. The on/off light turns on page 105. 104...
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...Click Hibernate. The computer returns to the screen you enter Hibernation mode by closing the display panel: ❖ AC power. If the main battery discharges, your data Open the display panel and press the power button until the on/off . Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the ..., including all open programs and files, to restart the computer when you were previously using. The main battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to green. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. Starting again from where you left ...
...Click Hibernate. The computer returns to the screen you enter Hibernation mode by closing the display panel: ❖ AC power. If the main battery discharges, your data Open the display panel and press the power button until the on/off . Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the ..., including all open programs and files, to restart the computer when you were previously using. The main battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to green. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. Starting again from where you left ...