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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 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 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 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 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low...
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... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
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...by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To ... on page 48 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Important information on your computer.
...by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To ... on page 48 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Important information on your computer.
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... in a short circuit or electric shock. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and...
... in a short circuit or electric shock. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and...
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... adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to...
... adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to...
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... the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. There ...is on. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. It takes several hours to an external power source. Damaged power...
... the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. There ...is on. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. It takes several hours to an external power source. Damaged power...
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... adapter to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power... for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it.
... adapter to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power... for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it.
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... screen. NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. Below is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook...
... screen. NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. Below is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook...
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... period, you can use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you have three options to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to a domain server instead. Doing so may take ...up to three hours to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate and Standby. Never turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the...
... period, you can use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you have three options to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to a domain server instead. Doing so may take ...up to three hours to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down ), Hibernate and Standby. Never turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the...
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If you close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer Closing the display panel When you have an action feature set, the computer will...
If you close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer Closing the display panel When you have an action feature set, the computer will...
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... features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working. Your computer can turn on page 106. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you can be configured to...
... features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working. Your computer can turn on page 106. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you can be configured to...
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.... Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this is all you need to warn you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are using the Stand... by. If your battery fully discharges, your file to be lost. Your computer can be configured to do. If you want your information will be stored. If you are...
.... Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Use this is all you need to warn you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are using the Stand... by. If your battery fully discharges, your file to be lost. Your computer can be configured to do. If you want your information will be stored. If you are...
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...mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 101. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads...10070; Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data 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 quickly" on page...
...mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 101. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads...10070; Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data 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 quickly" on page...
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...For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Stand by mode more quickly" on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Turn ...can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you left off the computer by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in...
...For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Stand by mode more quickly" on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Turn ...can continue working from where you left it, including all open programs and files you left off the computer by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in...
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... you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you close the display panel. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode when...
... you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you close the display panel. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode when...
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The on/off light blinks to enable them in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow these methods, you can also specify an amount of ... power button or closing the display panel. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Sample Turn off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. The Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of time...
The on/off light blinks to enable them in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow these methods, you can also specify an amount of ... power button or closing the display panel. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Sample Turn off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. The Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of time...
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...computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. 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 away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other...
...computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. 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 away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other...
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...replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, ... environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. This is normal for an extended period (more than on battery power. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power...
...replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, ... environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. This is normal for an extended period (more than on battery power. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power...
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... changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Screen will deteriorate. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of the screen. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use it to power the computer. Using additional batteries If you spend... hours to charge the battery with you may want to carry additional charged batteries with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings ...
... changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Screen will deteriorate. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of the screen. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use it to power the computer. Using additional batteries If you spend... hours to charge the battery with you may want to carry additional charged batteries with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings ...