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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 Other precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting the AC adapter 47 Charging the battery 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 52 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Setting up other devices 54 28
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 Other precautions 45 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting the AC adapter 47 Charging the battery 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 52 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Setting up other devices 54 28
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... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 128 Changing batteries 129 Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of...
... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 128 Changing batteries 129 Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of...
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... 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 199 Memory problems 201 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems......208 Sound system problems... Modem problems 214 Develop good computing habits 214 If you need further assistance 215 Before you call 216 Contacting Toshiba 216 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 217 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 227 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree...
... 197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 199 Memory problems 201 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems......208 Sound system problems... Modem problems 214 Develop good computing habits 214 If you need further assistance 215 Before you call 216 Contacting Toshiba 216 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 217 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 227 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree...
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...See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 61. ❖ Install PC Cards. After setting up your computer, you may want to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 47. To use it. See "Using a keyboard" on page...mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 57. ❖ Connect a local printer. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to a telephone line. See "Using external display devices" on page 61. ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard. For more memory. ...
...See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 61. ❖ Install PC Cards. After setting up your computer, you may want to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 47. To use it. See "Using a keyboard" on page...mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 57. ❖ Connect a local printer. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be sure to a telephone line. See "Using external display devices" on page 61. ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard. For more memory. ...
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... electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you...
... electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you...
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...when the computer is connected to a live electrical outlet. There is not connected to the power cord/cable. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of, or apply heat to an external power source. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet... the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of the computer.
...when the computer is connected to a live electrical outlet. There is not connected to the power cord/cable. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of, or apply heat to an external power source. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet... the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of the computer.
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...live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. Connect the computer to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery can be longer. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer is using the AC adapter and... power cable. When the AC adapter is off, the battery should fully charge in and turned off for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a ...
...live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. Connect the computer to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery can be longer. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer is using the AC adapter and... power cable. When the AC adapter is off, the battery should fully charge in and turned off for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a ...
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...a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may appear on the computer The computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely... you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch ...
...a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may appear on the computer The computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely... you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch ...
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... again until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that any diskette drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
... again until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that any diskette drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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... you close the display panel to a domain server. Never turn on . Getting Started Turning off the computer 55 computer is off) to recharge the main battery. With the computer off the computer while any drive is in use and result in use . Doing so may take up to three hours to...
... you close the display panel to a domain server. Never turn on . Getting Started Turning off the computer 55 computer is off) to recharge the main battery. With the computer off the computer while any drive is in use and result in use . Doing so may take up to three hours to...
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... installing a memory module in the locked position, slide it to the ease of installation. otherwise, skip to step 2. 1 Save your work, then shut down your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to complete this procedure. If you are uncomfortable with the computer's power on page 54. 2 Unplug the computer. Installing a memory... slot. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 NOTE If you install any cables you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in the primary slot, due to the unlocked position.
... installing a memory module in the locked position, slide it to the ease of installation. otherwise, skip to step 2. 1 Save your work, then shut down your Toshiba sales representative for a service professional to complete this procedure. If you are uncomfortable with the computer's power on page 54. 2 Unplug the computer. Installing a memory... slot. Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 NOTE If you install any cables you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in the primary slot, due to the unlocked position.
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68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 1 Memory module cover Locating the sample memory module cover 7 Using a standard Phillips no memory module exists in the slot, proceed to step 9. Place the screw ...
68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2 1 Memory module cover Locating the sample memory module cover 7 Using a standard Phillips no memory module exists in the slot, proceed to step 9. Place the screw ...
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Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in a safe place so that you may damage the computer, the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you ...can retrieve it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to the right and open the display panel. 9 Insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace...
Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 If the battery lock is in a safe place so that you may damage the computer, the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you ...can retrieve it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to the right and open the display panel. 9 Insert a thin object under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace...
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Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 75 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw. 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on the computer, it . When you turn on the computer, seat the keyboard, and secure it with the two screws. 18 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Replace the retaining screw. 20 Install the battery pack. 21 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory.
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 75 16 Replace the metal brace and the screw. 17 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into corresponding notches on the computer, it . When you turn on the computer, seat the keyboard, and secure it with the two screws. 18 Seat the keyboard brace and press to secure latches. 19 Replace the retaining screw. 20 Install the battery pack. 21 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory.
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... with you when you travel. Failure to do so may result in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ DVD-ROM drive ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. By inserting and... list that did not come with your computer for the task at hand without having to your computer can configure your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. First, stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on and hot swap the module.
... with you when you travel. Failure to do so may result in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ DVD-ROM drive ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. By inserting and... list that did not come with your computer for the task at hand without having to your computer can configure your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. First, stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on and hot swap the module.
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... upon the original hard drive installed in your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position, slide it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive, or you can use hard drives with... various capacities. See "Turning off the computer" on the hard drive bay cover. See "Changing batteries" on page 129. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down or Turn Off command...
... upon the original hard drive installed in your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position, slide it to the unlocked position. 6 Slide the battery release latch to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive, or you can use hard drives with... various capacities. See "Turning off the computer" on the hard drive bay cover. See "Changing batteries" on page 129. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down or Turn Off command...
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... the Basics This chapter covers the basics of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of using your computer. See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic-save it...
... the Basics This chapter covers the basics of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of using your computer. See "Saving your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic-save it...
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... quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your program's documentation to see if it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that already has a file name, that saves documents at regular intervals. Learning the Basics Saving your program displays...
... quick and easy, so it has an automatic save your program's documentation to see if it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you are working with a document that already has a file name, that saves documents at regular intervals. Learning the Basics Saving your program displays...
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... products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 122. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray...
... products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 122. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray...
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... were using. Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. Use the...
... were using. Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. Use the...