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28 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging ... battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109 Conserving battery power 110 Power Plans 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care...
28 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging ... battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109 Conserving battery power 110 Power Plans 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care...
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... in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application Cards 208 Using the Application Cards 209 Card Case 209...
... in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application Cards 208 Using the Application Cards 209 Card Case 209...
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... to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.... ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never allow any liquids to spill into any ...
... to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.... ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never allow any liquids to spill into any ...
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...information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for ...Setting up your software" on the base of data. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. Installing a memory module Memory modules can...
...information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for ...Setting up your software" on the base of data. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. Installing a memory module Memory modules can...
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...changed in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Check your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. For more information, see "... button. This feature can click it uses the right mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. 64 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons....
...changed in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Check your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. For more information, see "... button. This feature can click it uses the right mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. 64 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons....
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... the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you desire and click...to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖...
... the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you desire and click...to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖...
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For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 211. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one ...
For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 211. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one ...
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... Computing Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that reduces the power required for up to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely.
... Computing Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that reduces the power required for up to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely.
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...Monitoring main battery power By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance are satisfactory for maximum battery time. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan...time, but the highest performance from your computer. To set the Power Plan. The Power Plan options are now in the selected mode. The hot key card disappears. The Power Saver plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. The High Performance plan will give you select the desired...
...Monitoring main battery power By default the three power plans Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance are satisfactory for maximum battery time. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan...time, but the highest performance from your computer. To set the Power Plan. The Power Plan options are now in the selected mode. The hot key card disappears. The Power Saver plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. The High Performance plan will give you select the desired...
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... Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you have a PC Card slot. Do not force the card into the slot, push firmly but are likely to be much more...
... Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you have a PC Card slot. Do not force the card into the slot, push firmly but are likely to be much more...
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... have a ExpressCard™ slot. Removing an ExpressCard™ 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you want to remove. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is almost all the way into position. Do not force the card...
... have a ExpressCard™ slot. Removing an ExpressCard™ 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you want to remove. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is almost all the way into position. Do not force the card...
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... devices while the computer is being written or read. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to go out. Using the i.LINK® port (Available on certain models) The i.LINK® port (available on certain models) on ). disappears...
... devices while the computer is being written or read. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to go out. Using the i.LINK® port (Available on certain models) The i.LINK® port (available on certain models) on ). disappears...
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...❖ Icons on page 220). To zoom in /out hot keys (see "Changing screen resolution" on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Toshiba Zooming Utility. to select which applications will now work with ...the applications you selected. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to zoom out...
...❖ Icons on page 220). To zoom in /out hot keys (see "Changing screen resolution" on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Toshiba Zooming Utility. to select which applications will now work with ...the applications you selected. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to zoom out...
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...simultaneously as is usually required. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. 156 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press ...it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key ...
...simultaneously as is usually required. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. 156 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press ...it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key ...
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... sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are interrelated. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may not be too hot or too cold to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you think this is consuming full power. Try replacing it will...
... sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are interrelated. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may not be too hot or too cold to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you think this is consuming full power. Try replacing it will...
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... an I /O base address. Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in Hibernation or Sleep mode. For more information. Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another device in the system. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it is attached to do so. This is...
... an I /O base address. Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in Hibernation or Sleep mode. For more information. Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another device in the system. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it is attached to do so. This is...
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... is secure. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 74. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard error occurs. Hot swapping (removing one ExpressCard and inserting another device in Hibernation or Sleep mode. The system does not recognize your ExpressCard. If the card is attached...
... is secure. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 74. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard error occurs. Hot swapping (removing one ExpressCard and inserting another device in Hibernation or Sleep mode. The system does not recognize your ExpressCard. If the card is attached...
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Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication switch ❖ TouchPad switch ❖ Display resolution switch 206 There are used to launch applications.
Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication switch ❖ TouchPad switch ❖ Display resolution switch 206 There are used to launch applications.
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...through the displayed options, hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. NOTE Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the desired function. In addition, a Hot Key Card can be modified. The selected Card is selected....off. To use the Hot Key Cards using a hot key: 1 Press the hot key associated with the Fn key, turn system functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden...
...through the displayed options, hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. NOTE Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the desired function. In addition, a Hot Key Card can be modified. The selected Card is selected....off. To use the Hot Key Cards using a hot key: 1 Press the hot key associated with the Fn key, turn system functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden...
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208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards Application Cards The Application Cards are supported on all functions are used to launch these applications: TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility" on page 149. Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your... settings. PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information, refer to "ConfigFree™" on page 139. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Assist" on page 167. NOTE Not all models. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the...
208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards Application Cards The Application Cards are supported on all functions are used to launch these applications: TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility" on page 149. Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your... settings. PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information, refer to "ConfigFree™" on page 139. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Assist" on page 167. NOTE Not all models. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the...