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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 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 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 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 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... CD or DVD Discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
... conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password... 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 ...
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... computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Exposure to skin. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms...
... computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Exposure to skin. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in the arms...
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... computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory... source" on the computer. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory... source" on the computer. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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... to a power source Your computer requires power to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC... AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
... to a power source Your computer requires power to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC... AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
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... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in place; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/... this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Getting Started Connecting to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable;
... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to recharge the main battery or plug in place; never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/... this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Getting Started Connecting to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable;
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...charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input ...from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, ...
...charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input ...from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, ...
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... you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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... the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on... the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on...
... the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on... the system indicator panel glow blue, depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of...
For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. depending on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of...
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...The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into...) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Front of the memory module snap into the...
...The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of computer Memory slots Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Do not force the memory module into...) 13 Gently press down on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Front of the memory module snap into the...
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... hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables.
... hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables.
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... Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you are connected to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are off your work.
... Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you are connected to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are off your work.
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... data 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 does turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to continue working after all open programs and files...state of the system is stored on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have...
... data 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 does turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to continue working after all open programs and files...state of the system is stored on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 ❖ If you have...
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..., see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. If you were using the Standby command and the main... computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . For information on using Hibernation mode. ...
..., see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 81. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. If you were using the Standby command and the main... computer for, Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . For information on using Hibernation mode. ...
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Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on cleaning and moving your computer. The easiest way to do ... harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to...
Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on cleaning and moving your computer. The easiest way to do ... harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to...
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... using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖ Save your file...
... using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 93 for details. 85 Computing tips ❖ Save your file...
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... data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can...
... data even when you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Learning the Basics Saving your work 93 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can...