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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 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 when the main battery runs low ...118 Setting battery alarms 119...
... 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 when the main battery runs low ...118 Setting battery alarms 119...
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 194 Toshiba Accessibility 195 Toshiba Mobile Extension 196 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 197 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 Fingerprint utility limitations 199 Fingerprint Enrollment 199 Fingerprint Logon 201 Power-on Security ... conflict 219 A plan of action 219 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....220 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........221 Memory problems 223 Power and the batteries 224 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 Optical drive problems 232 Sound system problems 233
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 194 Toshiba Accessibility 195 Toshiba Mobile Extension 196 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 197 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 Fingerprint utility limitations 199 Fingerprint Enrollment 199 Fingerprint Logon 201 Power-on Security ... conflict 219 A plan of action 219 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....220 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........221 Memory problems 223 Power and the batteries 224 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 Optical drive problems 232 Sound system problems 233
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... system configuration backup in Windows® XP 246 If you need further assistance 252 Before you contact Toshiba 252 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 254 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 257 Volume Mute 257 Password security 257 Without a password ...258 With a password 258 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 259 Power usage mode 259 ...
... system configuration backup in Windows® XP 246 If you need further assistance 252 Before you contact Toshiba 252 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 254 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 257 Volume Mute 257 Password security 257 Without a password ...258 With a password 258 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 259 Power usage mode 259 ...
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Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to ...
Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to ...
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..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents. Using your PC on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your PC is...PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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 your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents. Using your PC on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your PC is...PC and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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 your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
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... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 75) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable 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 remove a plug from a socket. 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 software.
... "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 75) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on a power cord/cable 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 remove a plug from a socket. 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 software.
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... Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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... 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 a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power...
... Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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... 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 a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or battery charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power...
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... is low and it is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Failure to a live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the ... could 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...
... is low and it is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Failure to a live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 3 Connect the ... could 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...
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...computer, you to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to turn it . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Using the computer for the first time The computer is... using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to...
...computer, you to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to turn it . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Using the computer for the first time The computer is... using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to...
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When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, ... intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...
When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, ... intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...
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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 designed to all the features and specifications corresponding to the right and hold it until the on/off light glows green-about one...
... 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 designed to all the features and specifications corresponding to the right and hold it until the on/off light glows green-about one...
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.... It is off) to lose your computer when you are off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using it for turning off .
.... It is off) to lose your computer when you are off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are using it for turning off .
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... will automatically return to where you left it, including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 progress and...
... will automatically return to where you left it, including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 progress and...
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...❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode...) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on your work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your hard disk. Standby mode The...
...❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode...) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on your work before putting your unsaved information will be lost. You should save your hard disk. Standby mode The...
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... sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 126. Never use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep... moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings.
... sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 126. Never use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Doing so could damage the system. Cleaning the computer Keep... moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings.
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See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation ...
See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your software documentation ...
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...\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, type the command line. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your...
...\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you do not know the program's location, type the command line. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your...
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... features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 110 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Many... of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your...
... features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 110 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Many... of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your...
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...consuming full power. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is fully discharged. In addition, your... computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is recommended that shipped with your system),...
...consuming full power. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is fully discharged. In addition, your... computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is recommended that shipped with your system),...