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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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... connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of peripherals. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 25 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network...
... connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of peripherals. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 25 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network...
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...proper posture while using the computer. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the computer is fully charged. It glows amber while ... primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. It glows green when the battery is on page 88. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you to move the cursor with primary and secondary functions. For more information...
...proper posture while using the computer. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the computer is fully charged. It glows amber while ... primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. It glows green when the battery is on page 88. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you to move the cursor with primary and secondary functions. For more information...
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... types the white number printed on the key instead of data. 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 31...
... types the white number printed on the key instead of data. 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 31...
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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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... name and description and click Next or Skip. A window will pause for a moment while checking for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be chosen." These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use it.... Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 39...
... name and description and click Next or Skip. A window will pause for a moment while checking for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be chosen." These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use it.... Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 39...
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The AC power light on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy ...
The AC power light on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy ...
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...could damage your computer. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN jack on . Toshiba assumes no liability for more information on battery use, see "Back" on page 86. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on the back... of the computer. For more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 43 2 Plug...
...could damage your computer. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN jack on . Toshiba assumes no liability for more information on battery use, see "Back" on page 86. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on the back... of the computer. For more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 43 2 Plug...
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... the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 88. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is not connected to an external power source. Simply... move your finger on the TouchPad in use . The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 The AC power indicator flashes when the computer ...
... the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 88. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is not connected to an external power source. Simply... move your finger on the TouchPad in use . The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 The AC power indicator flashes when the computer ...
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The operating system prompts you automatically return to recharge the main battery. Doing so may damage your printer is on the computer again, you to print a test page. 12 If your media or drive. To complete the ... is connected and turned on your program, you may take up to several hours to where you are now ready to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is off your computer when you left off. ❖ Never turn off ) to print. 56 Getting Started Turning off for...
The operating system prompts you automatically return to recharge the main battery. Doing so may damage your printer is on the computer again, you to print a test page. 12 If your media or drive. To complete the ... is connected and turned on your program, you may take up to several hours to where you are now ready to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is off your computer when you left off. ❖ Never turn off ) to print. 56 Getting Started Turning off for...
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...fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 86. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure ... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in...
...fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 86. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure ... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in...
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... lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 59 See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to... automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low.
... lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 59 See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to... automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low.
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... the icon for starting a program from the Start menu. If you prefer to open the program first, you have an automatic save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. The cursor control mode light on page 86. Many programs offer a feature that ...contains the information you want to work Before you turn off the computer, save your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your data even when...
... the icon for starting a program from the Start menu. If you prefer to open the program first, you have an automatic save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. The cursor control mode light on page 86. Many programs offer a feature that ...contains the information you want to work Before you turn off the computer, save your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your data even when...
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... you want to backup with a DVD-ROM drive. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Compact discs (CDs) store up to music. The computer can play high-resolution video at up to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:). This drive...
... you want to backup with a DVD-ROM drive. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Compact discs (CDs) store up to music. The computer can play high-resolution video at up to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:). This drive...
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... 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 computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation ...mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you start up...
... 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 computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation ...mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you start up...
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... When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you left off. NOTE: If you power down the computer... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in which you left it , including...
... When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you left off. NOTE: If you power down the computer... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in which you left it , including...
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...the display panel. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 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... . You can also specify an amount of these methods, you can put the computer into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you first need to memory, turns off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba...
...the display panel. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 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... . You can also specify an amount of these methods, you can put the computer into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you first need to memory, turns off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba...
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... environment and optimum system performance for procedures. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at least once a month until the battery is turned off. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may fail to retain a charge. Power management Your computer... while the computer is fully discharged. Battery Notice To ensure that you are away from an AC outlet. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the ...
... environment and optimum system performance for procedures. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at least once a month until the battery is turned off. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may fail to retain a charge. Power management Your computer... while the computer is fully discharged. Battery Notice To ensure that you are away from an AC outlet. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the ...