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... yourself comfortable 34 Precautions 37 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices 41 Connecting the AC adapter 42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 34 Precautions 37 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices 41 Connecting the AC adapter 42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power...
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... 4: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Power management 88 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 90 Determining remaining battery power 91 Conserving battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 93 Setting battery alarms 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the...
... 4: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Power management 88 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 90 Determining remaining battery power 91 Conserving battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 93 Setting battery alarms 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the...
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... 183 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 188
... 183 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 188
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... for cabling and connectors. DEFINITION: USB is where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 25 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) port The cooling vent...
... for cabling and connectors. DEFINITION: USB is where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 25 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) port The cooling vent...
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...in Standby mode. The light blinks when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the... battery is fully charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. The front panel provides a ...
...in Standby mode. The light blinks when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the... battery is fully charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. The front panel provides a ...
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... printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on . See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 63. Underside Memory slot cover Battery pack Battery release latch Battery latch lock The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. Doing so may damage the media...
... printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on . See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 63. Underside Memory slot cover Battery pack Battery release latch Battery latch lock The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. Doing so may damage the media...
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32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case.
32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case.
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... to "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm...
... to "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm...
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... AC adapter. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on top of electric shock. There is plugged in. Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cable becomes...
... AC adapter. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on top of electric shock. There is plugged in. Doing so may cause an electric shock. If the power cable becomes...
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.... For more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 43 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in and turned off . It takes several hours ...to unplug it. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use, see "Back" on page 88. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending...
.... For more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 43 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in and turned off . It takes several hours ...to unplug it. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use, see "Back" on page 88. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending...
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...to right. The disc/disk activity indicator flashes while the CD drive or floppy disk drive is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in the direction you...cursor to an external power source. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in use . The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch...
...to right. The disc/disk activity indicator flashes while the CD drive or floppy disk drive is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in the direction you...cursor to an external power source. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in use . The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch...
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... computer when you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. If you to fully charge the main battery. The operating system prompts you are not using the computer for a while. 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer while any drive...
... computer when you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. If you to fully charge the main battery. The operating system prompts you are not using the computer for a while. 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer while any drive...
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...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer 57 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery...display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer 57 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery...display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
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... documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips...
... documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips...
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To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. NOTE: Always save your data even when you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Your computer can be lost. ... from the Start menu. The cursor control mode light on page 109. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If your battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to see "Power management" on . Saving your work Before you have an...
To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. NOTE: Always save your data even when you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Your computer can be lost. ... from the Start menu. The cursor control mode light on page 109. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If your battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to see "Power management" on . Saving your work Before you have an...
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... 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. This drive can also back up a file to music.
... 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. This drive can also back up a file to music.
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... if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 77 or...
... if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 77 or...
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...is held on the hard disk, no data is open, changes the Stand By button to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. When you left it from... system, and then returns to hibernate. NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it .
...is held on the hard disk, no data is open, changes the Stand By button to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. When you left it from... system, and then returns to hibernate. NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it .
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...current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. NOTE: If you power down the computer 79 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about going into ...Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 82. The battery will be lost if you were using . If the battery discharges, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and...
...current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. NOTE: If you power down the computer 79 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about going into ...Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 82. The battery will be lost if you were using . If the battery discharges, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and...
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... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by... opening the display panel. NOTE: If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 83 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. The computer returns to the screen you were using.
... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by... opening the display panel. NOTE: If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 83 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. The computer returns to the screen you were using.