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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
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... Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If any part of the body. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again, until...
... Selecting a place to work 41 Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If any part of the body. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again, until...
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... a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the...
... a vacuum. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the...
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...touched. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect... the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical ...
...touched. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect... the computer to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical ...
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...The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes ...or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
...The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes ...or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for the first ...leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct...
...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for the first ...leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct...
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... you turn it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
... you turn it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
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...features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ... may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis,...
...features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ... may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis,...
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... Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on...
... Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on...
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... place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
... place. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery.
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, ... (optional) 59 Front 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, ... (optional) 59 Front 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.
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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...; Since information 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 which you left... options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to continue working after all ...
...; Since information 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 which you left... options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to continue working after all ...
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...mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 70. 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 work before putting your computer 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 were using. Getting Started Turning off the computer...
...mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 70. 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 work before putting your computer 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 were using. Getting Started Turning off the computer...
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... USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting...
... USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting...
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HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you ...
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you ...
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... the most important rules of computing. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list.
... the most important rules of computing. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list.
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. 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... is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. 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... is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.