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... a hot key to set the Power Plan 118 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 119 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer .......120 Inserting a charged battery 121 Taking care of your battery 122 Safety precautions 122 Maintaining your battery 123 Disposing of used batteries 124 Traveling tips 125 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 126...
... a hot key to set the Power Plan 118 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 119 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer .......120 Inserting a charged battery 121 Taking care of your battery 122 Safety precautions 122 Maintaining your battery 123 Disposing of used batteries 124 Traveling tips 125 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 126...
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...contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric ...chemicals. Exposure to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To...
...contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric ...chemicals. Exposure to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To...
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... a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical...
... a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical...
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...'s Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)... AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack.
...'s Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)... AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack.
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.... Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started Using the...
.... Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started Using the...
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...right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top ...computer upside down button in Slot A. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is on, begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. Start button...
...right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top ...computer upside down button in Slot A. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is on, begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. Start button...
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... only one memory module is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121. 16 Turn... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... only one memory module is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121. 16 Turn... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the ...computer. The System window appears. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), To ...
... module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the ...computer. The System window appears. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), To ...
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... site at least once a month. Please see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power, either through...
... site at least once a month. Please see the accessories information included with your Toshiba computer. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power, either through...
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...See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for information on for 24 hours. If the RTC battery is not plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. The computer ...can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is completely discharged,...
...See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for information on for 24 hours. If the RTC battery is not plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. The computer ...can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is completely discharged,...
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120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close...
120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close...
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...locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of the battery with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes...metal terminals of "Removing the battery from the computer" on how to take care of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life. Taking care of your battery The following sections...
...locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of the battery with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes...metal terminals of "Removing the battery from the computer" on how to take care of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life. Taking care of your battery The following sections...
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...using the system for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power... is fully discharged. Check the connections for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack...
...using the system for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power... is fully discharged. Check the connections for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack...
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... If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is the correct unit for the support bulletin by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. For more information see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the ...computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for your ...
... If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is the correct unit for the support bulletin by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. For more information see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the ...computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for your ...
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...power cord/cable. Slot B is consuming full power. Try turning off the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. The battery may be faulty. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the...the AC power light still does not come on page 120. Turn off the computer. See "Removing the battery from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may not be installed in a lamp ...
...power cord/cable. Slot B is consuming full power. Try turning off the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. The battery may be faulty. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the...the AC power light still does not come on page 120. Turn off the computer. See "Removing the battery from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may not be installed in a lamp ...
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...Disk or storage drive problems" on . Make sure the computer is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for instructions see if it from ejecting. If you can interfere with the hub side facing down,...Optical drive problems 179 A diskette will not go into the drive first. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for example, if the battery is connected to operate. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to a power source and turned on page 177). You may already have ...
...Disk or storage drive problems" on . Make sure the computer is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for instructions see if it from ejecting. If you can interfere with the hub side facing down,...Optical drive problems 179 A diskette will not go into the drive first. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for example, if the battery is connected to operate. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to a power source and turned on page 177). You may already have ...
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...computer's case). It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. device driver - See also enable. disk - Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in the production of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting....and used in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. device - The setting selected by batteries. The type of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. The device that reads and writes information and programs on -screen symbol ...
...computer's case). It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. device driver - See also enable. disk - Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in the production of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting....and used in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. device - The setting selected by batteries. The type of optical discs, such as diskettes and hard disks. The device that reads and writes information and programs on -screen symbol ...
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A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, ... the network. high-density diskette - The ability to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that saves to help improve processing speed. A small image displayed on... cache - See also World Wide Web. Compare non-interlaced. 217 Glossary Hibernation - When you use to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A group of computers...
A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, ... the network. high-density diskette - The ability to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that saves to help improve processing speed. A small image displayed on... cache - See also World Wide Web. Compare non-interlaced. 217 Glossary Hibernation - When you use to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A group of computers...
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... adaptor 47 AC power light 46 Alt keys 95 Application Cards 195 audio files 135 audio features 135 B backing up files 94 battery Call2Recycle™ 125 changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124...110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing main battery 119 character keys 95 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 173 ...
... adaptor 47 AC power light 46 Alt keys 95 Application Cards 195 audio files 135 audio features 135 B backing up files 94 battery Call2Recycle™ 125 changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124...110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing main battery 119 character keys 95 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 173 ...
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... 175 using 95 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 173...optical disc handling 105 inserting 104 positioning 105 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 103 eject button 103 manual eject hole 103 problems 179 removing disc 107, 108 troubleshooting 179 using 102 optical media recording 107 other documentation 41 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting...
... 175 using 95 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 173...optical disc handling 105 inserting 104 positioning 105 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 103 eject button 103 manual eject hole 103 problems 179 removing disc 107, 108 troubleshooting 179 using 102 optical media recording 107 other documentation 41 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting...