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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 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 86 Power management 86 Charging the battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 88 Monitoring battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 89 Conserving battery power 90 What to do when the battery runs low 91 Setting battery alarms 91 Changing the main battery 92 Removing the...
... 4: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 86 Power management 86 Charging the battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 88 Monitoring battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 89 Conserving battery power 90 What to do when the battery runs low 91 Setting battery alarms 91 Changing the main battery 92 Removing the...
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... 181 A plan of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 Sound system problems 201 PC Card problems 201 Printer...
... 181 A plan of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 Sound system problems 201 PC Card problems 201 Printer...
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USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB standard allows hot swapping of the CPU, make sure you don't block the cooling vents. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you ...
USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB standard allows hot swapping of the CPU, make sure you don't block the cooling vents. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you ...
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...light glows green when the computer is on page 88. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . The front panel provides a palm rest to assist... light blinks when the computer is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 29 The TouchPadTM enables you...
...light glows green when the computer is on page 88. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . The front panel provides a palm rest to assist... light blinks when the computer is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 29 The TouchPadTM enables you...
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For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on . 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 31 The ...
For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on . 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 31 The ...
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For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 92. 32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case.
For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 92. 32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. 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 your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 39 before... you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of...
...to your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 39 before... you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of...
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... the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an electric shock. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. 42 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from the outlet with wet...
... the AC adapter. Doing so may cause an electric shock. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. 42 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from the outlet with wet...
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...power management settings, and features used. It takes several hours to unplug it. To locate the DC-IN jack, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of the computer. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Hold the power plug when removing the ...cable from the outlet. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in and turned off . NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 25. 3 Connect the power cable to charge a fully charged...
...power management settings, and features used. It takes several hours to unplug it. To locate the DC-IN jack, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of the computer. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Hold the power plug when removing the ...cable from the outlet. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in and turned off . NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 25. 3 Connect the power cable to charge a fully charged...
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The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move ... Started Using the computer for the first time 45 The AC power indicator flashes when the computer is in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in front of a finger. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is connected to right. Using ...
The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move ... Started Using the computer for the first time 45 The AC power indicator flashes when the computer is in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in front of a finger. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is connected to right. Using ...
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... your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to several hours to print. 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is connected and turned on your media... panel is off the power while a drive-in progress and are using it may damage your program, you are now ready to recharge the main battery.
... your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to several hours to print. 56 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is connected and turned on your media... panel is off the power while a drive-in progress and are using it may damage your program, you are now ready to recharge the main battery.
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Caring for long trips. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit... the computer. Although your computer This section gives tips on page 76. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer 57 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 86. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
Caring for long trips. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit... the computer. Although your computer This section gives tips on page 76. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer 57 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 86. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
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.... You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 86. See "Power management" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals...
.... You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 86. See "Power management" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals...
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... key and press F10 again. If you prefer to work on page 86. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your information will be configured to... Check your programs' documentation to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog ...
... key and press F10 again. If you prefer to work on page 86. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your information will be configured to... Check your programs' documentation to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog ...
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... want to 700 MB of data or music. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can also back up to backup with a DVD-ROM drive. Compact discs (CDs) store up a file to a diskette by clicking the file...
... want to 700 MB of data or music. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can also back up to backup with a DVD-ROM drive. Compact discs (CDs) store up a file to a diskette by clicking the file...
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.... ❖ 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 restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to use. Factors when choosing Turn Off: ❖... most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you start up again, the computer runs a self...
.... ❖ 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 restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to use. Factors when choosing Turn Off: ❖... most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you start up again, the computer runs a self...
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... data will eventually discharge in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... open programs and files you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...
... data will eventually discharge in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... open programs and files you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...
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...closing the display panel. Be sure to save your information will be lost . NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your information will be lost . The on/off light blinks to memory, turns off computer...an amount of all open programs and files to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Standby mode. You can put ...
...closing the display panel. Be sure to save your information will be lost . NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your information will be lost . The on/off light blinks to memory, turns off computer...an amount of all open programs and files to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Standby mode. You can put ...
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... that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for procedures. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Please see "Maximizing...
... that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for procedures. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Please see "Maximizing...