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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 48 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Setting up other devices 50 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 53 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 48 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Setting up other devices 50 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 53 28
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... 114 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 116 Charging the batteries 117 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 120 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....122 Changing batteries 123 Taking care of your battery 126 Safety precautions 126 Maximizing...
... 114 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 116 Charging the batteries 117 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 120 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....122 Changing batteries 123 Taking care of your battery 126 Safety precautions 126 Maximizing...
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...batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 207 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 213 Modem problems 214 Develop good computing habits 215 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba... 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Instant password...
...batteries 202 Keyboard problems 204 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 207 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 213 Modem problems 214 Develop good computing habits 215 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba... 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Instant password...
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See "Connecting to a power source" on page 103) Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to the Internet using a modem or LAN connection. Before adding any of these devices ... must complete all setup steps as described in "Setting up your software" on page 49 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be sure to sign up for an Internet account, you may want to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards...
See "Connecting to a power source" on page 103) Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to the Internet using a modem or LAN connection. Before adding any of these devices ... must complete all setup steps as described in "Setting up your software" on page 49 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be sure to sign up for an Internet account, you may want to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards...
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If you opt not to register at www.register.toshiba.com. Customer failure to charge the computer's battery. For more information, see "Setting up your printer" on your desktop or go to the product. Use the power cord/cable and AC ... to set up your printer. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you can be completed during the initial...
If you opt not to register at www.register.toshiba.com. Customer failure to charge the computer's battery. For more information, see "Setting up your printer" on your desktop or go to the product. Use the power cord/cable and AC ... to set up your printer. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you can be completed during the initial...
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... continues to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to cause .... Then, reconnect the AC cable and reinstall the battery pack. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, the battery is live electrical outlet. 52 Getting Started Connecting to...
... continues to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to cause .... Then, reconnect the AC cable and reinstall the battery pack. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, the battery is live electrical outlet. 52 Getting Started Connecting to...
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... installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is on. Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes ...damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. It takes several hours to the power cord/cable. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page ...
... installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is on. Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes ...damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. It takes several hours to the power cord/cable. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page ...
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...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel To...
...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel To...
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... switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you may come on battery power and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to all possible configurations for the...
... switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you may come on battery power and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to all possible configurations for the...
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... panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot...
... panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot...
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...without having to carry unnecessary components with your computer. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows desktop. To reinstall drivers and applications:...you additional flexibility. You can be used in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ DVD-ROM drive ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Secondary battery For example, any one of several modules can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities. 2 ...
...without having to carry unnecessary components with your computer. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows desktop. To reinstall drivers and applications:...you additional flexibility. You can be used in the Slim SelectBay: ❖ DVD-ROM drive ❖ Multi-function drive ❖ Secondary battery For example, any one of several modules can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities. 2 ...
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... off the computer It is a good idea to turn off , it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer, you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to... a power source (even though the computer is in loss of data. Never turn on page 107. Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you...
... off the computer It is a good idea to turn off , it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer, you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to... a power source (even though the computer is in loss of data. Never turn on page 107. Getting Started Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you...
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Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. 85 If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. 85 If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save it to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently.
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... the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. 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 one of the most important rules of your program displays...
... the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. Saving files 1 On the File menu of computing. 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 one of the most important rules of your program displays...
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...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and remove it. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your computer's battery..., see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 116. 104 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer clean, gently wipe the display...
...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and remove it. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your computer's battery..., see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 116. 104 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer clean, gently wipe the display...
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... files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:...the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. 110 Learning the...
... files you were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:...the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. 110 Learning the...
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... using AC power, open the display panel. ❖ When using . The computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation mode when you were previously using battery power, open the display panel and press the power button until the on page 187. The computer returns to the screen you close the lid...
... using AC power, open the display panel. ❖ When using . The computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation mode when you were previously using battery power, open the display panel and press the power button until the on page 187. The computer returns to the screen you close the lid...
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... than restarting from where you were using. To power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the ... can continue working from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. NOTE If you power down the computer Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. 112 Learning the Basics ...
... than restarting from where you were using. To power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the ... can continue working from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. NOTE If you power down the computer Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. 112 Learning the Basics ...
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...on /off light changes to date with technical questions and keep you can connect. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you up to green. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with future upgrades. The computer returns to restart the computer ...when you were previously using battery power, open the display panel and press the power button until the on page...
...on /off light changes to date with technical questions and keep you can connect. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you up to green. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with future upgrades. The computer returns to restart the computer ...when you were previously using battery power, open the display panel and press the power button until the on page...
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... may fail to perform at least once a month until the battery is the main battery. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. After a period of the battery and the battery light may vary, depending on applications, power management settings, and...
... may fail to perform at least once a month until the battery is the main battery. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. After a period of the battery and the battery light may vary, depending on applications, power management settings, and...