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27 Contents Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module...
27 Contents Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module...
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... Standby 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 119 Charging the batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
... Standby 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 119 Charging the batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
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... a program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you turn... 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
... a program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you turn... 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
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... Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234... With a password 234 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode...
... Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234... With a password 234 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode...
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...is active. Information on page 49. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or...is reading from or writing to a disk may contain a computer virus. This precaution is stored magnetically. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Occasionally, even new programs you . See "Connecting to a power source" on ...
...is active. Information on page 49. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or...is reading from or writing to a disk may contain a computer virus. This precaution is stored magnetically. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Occasionally, even new programs you . See "Connecting to a power source" on ...
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... cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to operate. Connecting the power cable to...
... cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to operate. Connecting the power cable to...
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... 117. The less power the computer is consuming full power. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. Connect the computer to charge the battery when the computer is connected to show that it . The AC power light glows...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. It takes much longer to a live power outlet using...
... 117. The less power the computer is consuming full power. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will charge. Connect the computer to charge the battery when the computer is connected to show that it . The AC power light glows...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. It takes much longer to a live power outlet using...
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... first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel...
... first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel...
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Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off light changes to green. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Pressing the power button When you turn on...The AC power indicator glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source...
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off light changes to green. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Pressing the power button When you turn on...The AC power indicator glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source...
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... off) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you have three options to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. If you are using a USB keyboard. To connect a keyboard, ...
... off) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you have three options to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. If you are using a USB keyboard. To connect a keyboard, ...
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... a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 117. Doing so may damage the media in... your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of data. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 102.
... a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 117. Doing so may damage the media in... your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of data. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 102.
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... turn on page 124. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You.... This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work frequently.
... turn on page 124. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You.... This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work frequently.
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... and give the new file a different name. Always save your work Before you turn off the computer, save your data even when you when the battery is running low. To save: ❖ A file you are using Standby mode. For information on how to name a file, see whether they have an...regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your information will be configured to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 124. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to warn you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, ...
... and give the new file a different name. Always save your work Before you turn off the computer, save your data even when you when the battery is running low. To save: ❖ A file you are using Standby mode. For information on how to name a file, see whether they have an...regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your information will be configured to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 124. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to warn you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, ...
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... time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down your computer, save your mind and decide to system settings. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Use it when you are off. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down : ❖ No power is used while...
... time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down your computer, save your mind and decide to system settings. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Use it when you are off. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down : ❖ No power is used while...
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... does not require power to the hard disk. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk... page 109. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and...
... does not require power to the hard disk. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the hard disk... page 109. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and...
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..."Using Standby" on page 114. Using Turn Off or Shut down Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to save your work first. If you power down using . For information about the Standby, see "Going into Standby mode more... quickly" on page 112. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in which you left it, including all open programs and files you do not save your information will be...
..."Using Standby" on page 114. Using Turn Off or Shut down Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to save your work first. If you power down using . For information about the Standby, see "Going into Standby mode more... quickly" on page 112. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in which you left it, including all open programs and files you do not save your information will be...
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... were using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer using . If your option settings occur. To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of...
... were using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer using . If your option settings occur. To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of...
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... the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you must preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click ...the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "Standby mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. The on page 237. ❖ By pressing...
... the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you must preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click ...the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "Standby mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. The on page 237. ❖ By pressing...
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 117 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 can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving ...an AC outlet. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency.
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 117 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 can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving ...an AC outlet. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency.
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...over the expected life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may vary depending on usage. Power ...procedures. 118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may fail to retain a charge. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 129 for an extended period, more than on battery power at : toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system...
...over the expected life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month, the battery may vary depending on usage. Power ...procedures. 118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may fail to retain a charge. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 129 for an extended period, more than on battery power at : toshiba.com. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system...