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... 80 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 81 Toshiba's energy-saver design 81 Running the computer on battery power 82 Maximizing battery life 82 Using additional battery packs 83 Battery safety precautions 83 Charging batteries 83 Charging the main battery 84 Charging the RTC battery 84 Using a battery charger 85 Monitoring main battery power 86 Determining remaining main battery power 86 What to do...
... 80 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 81 Toshiba's energy-saver design 81 Running the computer on battery power 82 Maximizing battery life 82 Using additional battery packs 83 Battery safety precautions 83 Charging batteries 83 Charging the main battery 84 Charging the RTC battery 84 Using a battery charger 85 Monitoring main battery power 86 Determining remaining main battery power 86 What to do...
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...saver 90 Changing the main battery 91 Using the optional high-capacity battery 93 Installing the optional high-capacity battery in the base 94 Removing the optional high-capacity battery from the base 95 Connecting the computer to the optional high-capacity battery base 95 Disconnecting the ...computer from the optional highcapacity battery base 98 Disposing of used batteries safely 99 Traveling tips 100 Chapter 5: Expansion Options 101 Using your computer at the office 101 Using...
...saver 90 Changing the main battery 91 Using the optional high-capacity battery 93 Installing the optional high-capacity battery in the base 94 Removing the optional high-capacity battery from the base 95 Connecting the computer to the optional high-capacity battery base 95 Disconnecting the ...computer from the optional highcapacity battery base 98 Disposing of used batteries safely 99 Traveling tips 100 Chapter 5: Expansion Options 101 Using your computer at the office 101 Using...
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... 203 A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 206 Memory card problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 AccuPoint II problems 211
... 203 A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 206 Memory card problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 AccuPoint II problems 211
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... restarting the computer failed. The cooling vents provide air flow for over 2.5 hours in full power mode without an external power source. Back Main Battery Using the main battery lets you anchor your desk. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 48. This overrides the Standby command. Pencil lead can...
... restarting the computer failed. The cooling vents provide air flow for over 2.5 hours in full power mode without an external power source. Back Main Battery Using the main battery lets you anchor your desk. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 48. This overrides the Standby command. Pencil lead can...
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.... The cooling vents provide air flow for the fan. The modem port enables you 're away from an AC power source. The removable main battery powers the computer when you to your computer's memory, see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 43. For more information, see "Connecting ...plug in modem to a power source" on page 48. Finding Your Way Around Underside 29 about inserting or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 91. For more information about the optional expansion devices see "Expansion Options" on page 101. The spring-loaded...
.... The cooling vents provide air flow for the fan. The modem port enables you 're away from an AC power source. The removable main battery powers the computer when you to your computer's memory, see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 43. For more information, see "Connecting ...plug in modem to a power source" on page 48. Finding Your Way Around Underside 29 about inserting or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 91. For more information about the optional expansion devices see "Expansion Options" on page 101. The spring-loaded...
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...run the computer on page 120. 30 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display panel open The optional high-capacity battery connector enables you to connect the optional high-capacity battery pack, which extends the time you can adjust the tilt of 8 hours. For more information, see "Using an ...external monitor" on battery power up to the computer. Front with the display panel open Screen Keyboard AccuPoint II pointing device AccuPoint II buttons Speaker Keyboard indicator ...
...run the computer on page 120. 30 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display panel open The optional high-capacity battery connector enables you to connect the optional high-capacity battery pack, which extends the time you can adjust the tilt of 8 hours. For more information, see "Using an ...external monitor" on battery power up to the computer. Front with the display panel open Screen Keyboard AccuPoint II pointing device AccuPoint II buttons Speaker Keyboard indicator ...
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... place of typing the letter printed on the key instead of Standby command. ❖ No illumination means the power is off Main battery Hard disk drive Optional high-capacity battery The AC power light shows the power status of the AC adapter. ❖ No illumination means that the AC adapter is not... on, pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the key. System indicator panel AC power On/off with the AC adapter, the main battery, or the computer. NOTE: For Windows NT use Suspend/Resume mode in boot mode. ❖ Green means the power switch is turned on page 48...
... place of typing the letter printed on the key instead of Standby command. ❖ No illumination means the power is off Main battery Hard disk drive Optional high-capacity battery The AC power light shows the power status of the AC adapter. ❖ No illumination means that the AC adapter is not... on, pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the key. System indicator panel AC power On/off with the AC adapter, the main battery, or the computer. NOTE: For Windows NT use Suspend/Resume mode in boot mode. ❖ Green means the power switch is turned on page 48...
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... flashing green means that the hard disk is currently in the AC adapter. For more information about Standby mode, see "Monitoring main battery power" on page 162. The hard disk drive light indicates whether the internal hard disk drive is being accessed. The AC adapter The main... battery light indicates the status of the computer's optional high-capacity battery (if present). AC adapter Your computer is in Standby mode. Finding Your Way Around AC adapter 33 ...
... flashing green means that the hard disk is currently in the AC adapter. For more information about Standby mode, see "Monitoring main battery power" on page 162. The hard disk drive light indicates whether the internal hard disk drive is being accessed. The AC adapter The main... battery light indicates the status of the computer's optional high-capacity battery (if present). AC adapter Your computer is in Standby mode. Finding Your Way Around AC adapter 33 ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: The main battery doesn't charge while the computer is off. It plugs into the expansion port on page 174. For more information, see "Using Power Management" on the ... Port Replicator Use the serial port to a power source" on page 48. 34 Finding Your Way Around LAN Port Replicator ports can recharge the main battery while the computer is running or while it is consuming full power. To DC IN jack on computer AC adapter For more information on your...
TECHNICAL NOTE: The main battery doesn't charge while the computer is off. It plugs into the expansion port on page 174. For more information, see "Using Power Management" on the ... Port Replicator Use the serial port to a power source" on page 48. 34 Finding Your Way Around LAN Port Replicator ports can recharge the main battery while the computer is running or while it is consuming full power. To DC IN jack on computer AC adapter For more information on your...
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..., the external USB diskette drive, a USB mouse and a full-size USB keyboard directly to your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable main battery pack that must be charged before using it. You may also wish to connect additional equipment to the computer. You can use it to the... LAN Port Replicator or to charge the main battery, you must charge the optional high-capacity battery pack in the optional battery charger before you can connect an optional high-capacity battery pack to the underside of the computer to a network, you can daisychain USB ...
..., the external USB diskette drive, a USB mouse and a full-size USB keyboard directly to your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable main battery pack that must be charged before using it. You may also wish to connect additional equipment to the computer. You can use it to the... LAN Port Replicator or to charge the main battery, you must charge the optional high-capacity battery pack in the optional battery charger before you can connect an optional high-capacity battery pack to the underside of the computer to a network, you can daisychain USB ...
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...any other AC adapter could damage the computer and void your computer Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's main battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock. Connecting to an AC outlet The AC adapter enables ... it. To connect the computer to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to a live power outlet, or use the main battery and the optional high-capacity battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to the AC adapter CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with...
...any other AC adapter could damage the computer and void your computer Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's main battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock. Connecting to an AC outlet The AC adapter enables ... it. To connect the computer to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to a live power outlet, or use the main battery and the optional high-capacity battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to the AC adapter CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with...
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...your computer 49 Connecting the AC adapter cable to power the computer, you must first charge it is malfunctioning, or it . Using the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. The AC power light on page 91. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main... battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 193 for at least six hours with its main battery already installed. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for troubleshooting information. For more information about ...
...your computer 49 Connecting the AC adapter cable to power the computer, you must first charge it is malfunctioning, or it . Using the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. The AC power light on page 91. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the main... battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 193 for at least six hours with its main battery already installed. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for troubleshooting information. For more information about ...
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HINT: After turning on the computer for at least one second. The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. The AC power light glows when...
HINT: After turning on the computer for at least one second. The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. The AC power light glows when...
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...the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is off the computer: ❖ If you have work in which you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on , don't turn off your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, use the Hibernate command to save your... system settings to suit your hard disk. If you are using it may take up to six hours to fully charge the main battery. You may damage your particular requirements. Turning off the computer It's a good idea to turn off . Guidelines for a while. For more information, see "...
...the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is off the computer: ❖ If you have work in which you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on , don't turn off your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, use the Hibernate command to save your... system settings to suit your hard disk. If you are using it may take up to six hours to fully charge the main battery. You may damage your particular requirements. Turning off the computer It's a good idea to turn off . Guidelines for a while. For more information, see "...
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... directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Battery safety precautions" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly... dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 59 Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba...
... directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Battery safety precautions" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly... dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 59 Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba...
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... information. ❖ Back up because it to diskettes (or other removable media) on it unless you will lose all the work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you have a separate backup copy. 61 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer...
... information. ❖ Back up because it to diskettes (or other removable media) on it unless you will lose all the work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you have a separate backup copy. 61 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer...
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... arrow to work . In the Browse dialog box, enter the file name (for example wordpad) and select the drive to get in case the main battery discharges before you won't lose many hours of computing. This is a good idea to search.
... arrow to work . In the Browse dialog box, enter the file name (for example wordpad) and select the drive to get in case the main battery discharges before you won't lose many hours of computing. This is a good idea to search.
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... and date for a long period of time, remove the main battery and the optional high-capacity battery. ❖ Alternate between main battery packs if you have a spare. ❖ Make sure your main battery: ❖ Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for ... to a month while the computer is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Maximizing battery life A battery can recharge the main battery many times. 82 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Your computer contains a removable, rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) 3,...
... and date for a long period of time, remove the main battery and the optional high-capacity battery. ❖ Alternate between main battery packs if you have a spare. ❖ Make sure your main battery: ❖ Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for ... to a month while the computer is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Maximizing battery life A battery can recharge the main battery many times. 82 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Your computer contains a removable, rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) 3,...
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... an identical battery that you can purchase from Toshiba. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ When replacing the main battery, use a battery charger. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 83 Using additional battery packs If you spend a lot of the battery with your computer or an optional battery charger. Battery safety precautions...
... an identical battery that you can purchase from Toshiba. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ When replacing the main battery, use a battery charger. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 83 Using additional battery packs If you spend a lot of the battery with your computer or an optional battery charger. Battery safety precautions...
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... consuming full power. Doing this extends the life of the main battery and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The main battery may 84 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The main...
... consuming full power. Doing this extends the life of the main battery and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The main battery may 84 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The main...