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... resources 106 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 108 Safety Precautions 109 Maximizing battery life 110 Charging the batteries 111 Monitoring battery power 111 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 114 Changing batteries 115 Disposing of used batteries 117 Conserving power 117 Power usage modes...
... resources 106 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 108 Safety Precautions 109 Maximizing battery life 110 Charging the batteries 111 Monitoring battery power 111 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 114 Changing batteries 115 Disposing of used batteries 117 Conserving power 117 Power usage modes...
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... conflict 201 A plan of action 201 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 202 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 203 Memory problems 205 Power and the batteries 205 Keyboard problems 207 Display problems 207 Disk drive problems 209 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems 212 Sound system problems 219 PC Card problems...
... conflict 201 A plan of action 201 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 202 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 203 Memory problems 205 Power and the batteries 205 Keyboard problems 207 Display problems 207 Disk drive problems 209 DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems 212 Sound system problems 219 PC Card problems...
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26 If you need further assistance 226 Before you call 226 Contacting Toshiba 226 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 227 Toshiba's worldwide offices 228 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information..... 231 Using your computer for the first time 231 Setting up your software 231 ...contents 238 Using Windows® Explorer 238 Naming your files 238 Backing up your work 238 Restoring your work 239 Running the computer on battery power 240 Powering down the computer 240 Shut down command 241 Hibernation command 241 Standby command 242 Using Shut down 243 Shutting down more ...
26 If you need further assistance 226 Before you call 226 Contacting Toshiba 226 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 227 Toshiba's worldwide offices 228 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information..... 231 Using your computer for the first time 231 Setting up your software 231 ...contents 238 Using Windows® Explorer 238 Naming your files 238 Backing up your work 238 Restoring your work 239 Running the computer on battery power 240 Powering down the computer 240 Shut down command 241 Hibernation command 241 Standby command 242 Using Shut down 243 Shutting down more ...
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For further information about using the battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 54. Battery lock-Locks the battery in their slots. Memory module-Lets you to use your computer. Slim SelectBay® slot-One of several interchangeable devices ... Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot PC card lock Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything 39 Battery pack Battery release Battery lock Memory module cover HDD cover Expansion port Battery pack-Lets you add more information, see "Using Slim SelectBay® modules" on page 151. Slim SelectBay...
For further information about using the battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 54. Battery lock-Locks the battery in their slots. Memory module-Lets you to use your computer. Slim SelectBay® slot-One of several interchangeable devices ... Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot PC card lock Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything 39 Battery pack Battery release Battery lock Memory module cover HDD cover Expansion port Battery pack-Lets you add more information, see "Using Slim SelectBay® modules" on page 151. Slim SelectBay...
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...printed on the top of the key. When this light is in the on position. Hard disk drive light-Flashes to AC power and the battery is on. For more information, see "Using the overlay for cursor control" on page 80. For more information, see "Safety Precautions" on ...page 109. Slim SelectBay indicator light-Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. ❖ Glows amber when the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Does not glow if there is currently in use. Cursor control...
...printed on the top of the key. When this light is in the on position. Hard disk drive light-Flashes to AC power and the battery is on. For more information, see "Using the overlay for cursor control" on page 80. For more information, see "Safety Precautions" on ...page 109. Slim SelectBay indicator light-Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. ❖ Glows amber when the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Does not glow if there is currently in use. Cursor control...
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...that must be charged before adding external or internal components to sharp impacts. Overheating of a PC Card can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that has been used extensively. Excessive pressure or impact can become hot even if only one is designed to malfunction. Setting up your...the rigors of portability. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 62 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
...that must be charged before adding external or internal components to sharp impacts. Overheating of a PC Card can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that has been used extensively. Excessive pressure or impact can become hot even if only one is designed to malfunction. Setting up your...the rigors of portability. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 62 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You ...
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... Internet using a modem or LAN. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. After setting up your computer, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you...
... Internet using a modem or LAN. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. After setting up your computer, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you...
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... AC power light ( ) glows green. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. Never ...shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. If the electrical outlet is not receiving input from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. See...
... AC power light ( ) glows green. If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. Never ...shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. If the electrical outlet is not receiving input from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. See...
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.... Your Satellite Pro® 6100 Series computer comes with enough memory to power the computer. After that came with your computer, or visit toshiba.com CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in to increase the computer's memory if you must charge it. To...
.... Your Satellite Pro® 6100 Series computer comes with enough memory to power the computer. After that came with your computer, or visit toshiba.com CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in to increase the computer's memory if you must charge it. To...
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...'s screws, use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for this procedure. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the...
...'s screws, use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for this procedure. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the...
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... you to turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second...
... you to turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second...
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... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Closing the display panel When you are not using the computer for a longer period, use . With the computer off...
... time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Closing the display panel When you are not using the computer for a longer period, use . With the computer off...
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If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 84 for details. 75 See "Saving your ...
If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 84 for details. 75 See "Saving your ...
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... the computer, save feature. If you return to do not know the location, click Browse.... This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work . Check your program's documentation to search...
... the computer, save feature. If you return to do not know the location, click Browse.... This is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work . Check your program's documentation to search...
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... in the locked position. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 108. Learning the Basics Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving...
... in the locked position. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 108. Learning the Basics Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving...
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... Off. Shutting down more quickly In addition, you were using the Turn off computer command, click Start, Turn off computer uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to turn it on in... Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer shuts ...
... Off. Shutting down more quickly In addition, you were using the Turn off computer command, click Start, Turn off computer uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to turn it on in... Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer shuts ...
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...Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries section, select Scheme, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop... lists. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you are using battery power. Sample system power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to have the computer...
...Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries section, select Scheme, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop... lists. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you are using battery power. Sample system power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to have the computer...
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...takes longer than does Turn off light changes to green. Starting again after Shut down To start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it . 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenever when you ...are retained indefinitely. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Restoring information from memory.
...takes longer than does Turn off light changes to green. Starting again after Shut down To start up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restoring it . 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenever when you ...are retained indefinitely. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Restoring information from memory.
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... were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, select Scheme and click Details. 4 Click the System Power Mode tab. 5 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ... with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable ...
... were using Configuring your computer for Hibernation: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, select Scheme and click Details. 4 Click the System Power Mode tab. 5 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ... with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable ...
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... Apply. 10 Click OK. 11 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on the hibernation options taken. Once the computer is now set to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so ...power button until the on/off . The computer returns to eight hours in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. A fully charged main battery will last up the computer from where you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel, ...
... Apply. 10 Click OK. 11 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on the hibernation options taken. Once the computer is now set to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so ...power button until the on/off . The computer returns to eight hours in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. A fully charged main battery will last up the computer from where you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel, ...