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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never...
... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never...
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...cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord.../cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could ...
...cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord.../cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could ...
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... the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is... when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 119 for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack.
... the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is... when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 119 for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack.
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... during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used while the RTC battery is time to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is seldom necessary ... monitored. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet.
... during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used while the RTC battery is time to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is seldom necessary ... monitored. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet.
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... cause it to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. Taking care of the battery with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes... color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer. ❖ Do not try to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is leaking...
... cause it to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Carefully remove the battery pack from the power socket. Taking care of the battery with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes... color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer. ❖ Do not try to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is leaking...
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...charged. The battery pack could explode. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on battery power for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs...computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. The main battery is designed so that you should be using the system for an...
...charged. The battery pack could explode. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on battery power for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs...computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. The main battery is designed so that you should be using the system for an...
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...://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in a carrying case. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always travel with... the computer in "Selecting a place to OFF if your computer. Toshiba offers a choice of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs.
...://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in a carrying case. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always travel with... the computer in "Selecting a place to OFF if your computer. Toshiba offers a choice of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs.
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... down button in the list. 3 Select the program you to close, then click End Task. To power off and then on the computer 167 2 Click the Applications tab. If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the... power. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the computer is on. Make sure you turn on . ...Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.
... down button in the list. 3 Select the program you to close, then click End Task. To power off and then on the computer 167 2 Click the Applications tab. If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the... power. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the computer is on. Make sure you turn on . ...Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.
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...eliminates the error, the memory module may not be faulty. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not charge. The battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Turn off the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make ...module installed for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in a lamp or other appliance. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the computer" on when you plug in the computer. Try turning off the computer, ...
...eliminates the error, the memory module may not be faulty. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not charge. The battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Turn off the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make ...module installed for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in a lamp or other appliance. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the computer" on when you plug in the computer. Try turning off the computer, ...
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...the battery is normal for all batteries. The battery appears not to power the computer for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If you turn off automatically? Is your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to turn on the most recent software and hardware options for ... discharged, it again. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 175 The battery may be related to the keyboard itself. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on page 117). Check the...
...the battery is normal for all batteries. The battery appears not to power the computer for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If you turn off automatically? Is your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to turn on the most recent software and hardware options for ... discharged, it again. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 175 The battery may be related to the keyboard itself. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on page 117). Check the...
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... the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority...HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have registered a password, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness ...
... the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority...HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have registered a password, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness ...
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USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved AS approved 208 This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for the country of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for various parts of purchase.
USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved AS approved 208 This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for the country of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for various parts of purchase.
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... resume failure message 168 computer lock 92 computing tips 93 ConfigFree® 162 Connectivity Doctor 163 profile settings 164 starting 162 connecting AC adaptor 46 power cord/cable 47 printer 80 connection set up 130 Ctrl keys 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127...
... resume failure message 168 computer lock 92 computing tips 93 ConfigFree® 162 Connectivity Doctor 163 profile settings 164 starting 162 connecting AC adaptor 46 power cord/cable 47 printer 80 connection set up 130 Ctrl keys 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127...
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...will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 208 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 ...cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not ...
...will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 208 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 ...cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not ...