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2 Contents Introduction 19 Setting up your computer and getting started 21 Adding memory (optional 25 Your computer's TFT display 26 Inserting a PC Card 26 Removing a PC Card 27 Learning the basics 27 Using the TouchPad 28 Using the optical drive 29 Moving the computer 32 Mobile computing 33 Taking care of your battery 37 If something goes wrong 40 If you need further assistance 45 Power cord/cable connectors 47 Features and specifications 47 Index 48
2 Contents Introduction 19 Setting up your computer and getting started 21 Adding memory (optional 25 Your computer's TFT display 26 Inserting a PC Card 26 Removing a PC Card 27 Learning the basics 27 Using the TouchPad 28 Using the optical drive 29 Moving the computer 32 Mobile computing 33 Taking care of your battery 37 If something goes wrong 40 If you need further assistance 45 Power cord/cable connectors 47 Features and specifications 47 Index 48
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...on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric ...allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in addition to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Setting up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and ...
...on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric ...allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in addition to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Setting up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and ...
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..., or to follow this guide. Your select model may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery.
..., or to follow this guide. Your select model may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery.
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... for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Setting up your computer and getting started 23 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been... provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC...
... for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Setting up your computer and getting started 23 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been... provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC...
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... printer may come with your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to connect or disconnect a power plug with your printer. The AC power and battery lights on the left side of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow...
... printer may come with your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to connect or disconnect a power plug with your printer. The AC power and battery lights on the left side of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow...
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... display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you insert it. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic...
... display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you insert it. This is operated on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic...
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... system may be activated. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 Grasp the edges of charge while you are using the card. See your battery runs out of the PC Card and slide it in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them...
... system may be activated. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 Grasp the edges of charge while you are using the card. See your battery runs out of the PC Card and slide it in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work frequently. Label the backup copies clearly and store them...
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... select models and configurations tested by the design of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. Published battery life numbers are achieved on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your battery" on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and...
... select models and configurations tested by the design of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. Published battery life numbers are achieved on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your battery" on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and...
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...is attached. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT: Be careful not to recharge. It maintains this information for ...system operation and will allow the battery to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on /off light ( ). Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your system configuration settings and the current time and...
...is attached. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT: Be careful not to recharge. It maintains this information for ...system operation and will allow the battery to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on /off light ( ). Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your system configuration settings and the current time and...
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... into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Never short circuit the battery pack by Toshiba (part number PA3356U) for this PC would interfere with another conductive object. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run out of power, you when the battery is running low. Mobile computing 35...
... into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Never short circuit the battery pack by Toshiba (part number PA3356U) for this PC would interfere with another conductive object. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run out of power, you when the battery is running low. Mobile computing 35...
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... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
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..., overheats or changes color or shape while it . ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Taking care of your battery 37 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the locked position. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any...
..., overheats or changes color or shape while it . ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Taking care of your battery 37 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the locked position. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any...
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... in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. The battery pack could explode. The main battery is some other warning to indicate...
... in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. The battery pack could explode. The main battery is some other warning to indicate...
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...not going to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Check the connections for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you have different voltage and terminal polarities. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the...system for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use the battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on usage. When the battery pack needs to do so could generate smoke or cause fire or ...
...not going to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Check the connections for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you have different voltage and terminal polarities. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the...system for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use the battery pack supplied as cellophane tape, on usage. When the battery pack needs to do so could generate smoke or cause fire or ...
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....org or call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. only: Perchlorate Material - If you cannot find the information you will need elsewhere, call 1-800-822-8837. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ If something goes wrong After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their... ability to hold a charge and you need to preserving the environment by placing them . Toshiba is dedicated to replace them in the list. 3 Select the program you are ...
....org or call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. only: Perchlorate Material - If you cannot find the information you will need elsewhere, call 1-800-822-8837. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ If something goes wrong After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their... ability to hold a charge and you need to preserving the environment by placing them . Toshiba is dedicated to replace them in the list. 3 Select the program you are ...
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... electronic user's guide. A keypad overlay may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch for at the on an area where you can be on . If the numlock light or cursor control mode...
... electronic user's guide. A keypad overlay may get the computer running, but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch for at the on an area where you can be on . If the numlock light or cursor control mode...
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...brightness of the screen while on your computer. 44 If something goes wrong Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may be dead. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...that used to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the ...
...brightness of the screen while on your computer. 44 If something goes wrong Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may be dead. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...that used to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the ...
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... 35 installing 35, 37 real-time clock (RTC) 34 removing 35 buttons eject, optical drive 30 TouchPad control 29 C CD/DVD inserting 30 changing main battery 35 computer moving 32 computing tips 27 connecting AC adaptor 22 power cord/cable 24 printer 24 control buttons TouchPad 29 D DC-IN 24 display... 30 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 41 F files backing up 27 saving 27 I inserting CD/DVD 30 PC Cards 26 installing main battery 35, 37 memory module 25 memory modules 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 42 keyboard problems not working 42 L lights AC power 22 M main...
... 35 installing 35, 37 real-time clock (RTC) 34 removing 35 buttons eject, optical drive 30 TouchPad control 29 C CD/DVD inserting 30 changing main battery 35 computer moving 32 computing tips 27 connecting AC adaptor 22 power cord/cable 24 printer 24 control buttons TouchPad 29 D DC-IN 24 display... 30 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 41 F files backing up 27 saving 27 I inserting CD/DVD 30 PC Cards 26 installing main battery 35, 37 memory module 25 memory modules 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 42 keyboard problems not working 42 L lights AC power 22 M main...
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...precautions 21 primary button TouchPad 29 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 45 computer will not start 42 contacting Toshiba 45, 46 display is blank 43 external monitor 43 illegal operation 41 keyboard not responding 42 keyboard produces unexpected characters 42 PC Card ...checklist 44 PC Card slot appears dead 44 program not responding 40 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 34 removing CD/DVD with computer off 32 with computer on 32 main battery 35 PC Cards 27 S safety precautions 21 saving files 27 screen problems blank screen 43 secondary button ...
...precautions 21 primary button TouchPad 29 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 45 computer will not start 42 contacting Toshiba 45, 46 display is blank 43 external monitor 43 illegal operation 41 keyboard not responding 42 keyboard produces unexpected characters 42 PC Card ...checklist 44 PC Card slot appears dead 44 program not responding 40 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 34 removing CD/DVD with computer off 32 with computer on 32 main battery 35 PC Cards 27 S safety precautions 21 saving files 27 screen problems blank screen 43 secondary button ...