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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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... CPU. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Loose... 48 before you must complete all set up steps up to a power source" on the computer. Do not 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 computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC...
... CPU. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use the computer on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Loose... 48 before you must complete all set up steps up to a power source" on the computer. Do not 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 computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC...
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...DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Connecting the power cable to the computer, always follow...or electric shock. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical ...
...DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Connecting the power cable to the computer, always follow...or electric shock. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical ...
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... cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will...
... cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will...
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...place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ...discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 110. There is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . It takes several hours to...
...place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ...discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 110. There is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . It takes several hours to...
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... Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for you ...to recharge. Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 Lift the...
... Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for you ...to recharge. Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 Lift the...
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... using the display panel. NOTE Over a period of the screen. Any small bright dots that may appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on your display are designed to increase...
... using the display panel. NOTE Over a period of the screen. Any small bright dots that may appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on your display are designed to increase...
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... are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left... not using the computer for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery.
... are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left... not using the computer for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery.
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... and close the display panel to clean the computer. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 105.
... and close the display panel to clean the computer. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 105.
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... page 106. This feature saves 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working. You will lose all unsaved...
... page 106. This feature saves 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working. You will lose all unsaved...
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... discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. If you are using the Stand by. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As ...
... discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. If you are using the Stand by. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As ...
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For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When ...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 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 ...
For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When ...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 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 ...
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...use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Learning the Basics Powering down using . If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work first. If you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually ... 99 Stand By command The Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will be lost . Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by " on page 103. For information about going ...
...use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Learning the Basics Powering down using . If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work first. If you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually ... 99 Stand By command The Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will be lost . Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by " on page 103. For information about going ...
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... option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you can start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 102 Learning... Hibernation mode when you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel.
... option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you can start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 102 Learning... Hibernation mode when you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel.
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... blinks to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Sample Turn off computer. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into a low-power mode. The Turn off the display...
... blinks to save your information will be lost. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Sample Turn off computer. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into a low-power mode. The Turn off the display...
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..., allowing your computer while traveling. It has a number of other features that you can recharge it many times. 105 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that enhance its energy efficiency....are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby ...
..., allowing your computer while traveling. It has a number of other features that you can recharge it many times. 105 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that enhance its energy efficiency....are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby ...
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... see your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is consuming full power. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on usage. The battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will provide the most recent software and...
... see your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is consuming full power. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on usage. The battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will provide the most recent software and...
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... and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may not be charged before you . 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may vary depending on . This is on the applications, power management settings, and features used. ... the battery with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. You can use the preset configuration. It takes several hours to power the computer. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge ...
... and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may not be charged before you . 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may vary depending on . This is on the applications, power management settings, and features used. ... the battery with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. You can use the preset configuration. It takes several hours to power the computer. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge ...