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... yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 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 89 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 91 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 89 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 91 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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... 171 A plan of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD-ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer... problems 194 Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200
... 171 A plan of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD-ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer... problems 194 Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200
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16 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Instant password security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225
16 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Instant password security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225
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... prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. DEFINITION: USB is where you don't block the cooling vents. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 23 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports...
... prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. DEFINITION: USB is where you don't block the cooling vents. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 23 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports...
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.... The light blinks when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 27 The TouchPadTM enables you in... Standby mode. It glows amber while the battery is on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you to move the cursor ...
.... The light blinks when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 27 The TouchPadTM enables you in... Standby mode. It glows amber while the battery is on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you to move the cursor ...
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... on page 45 for detailed information. The hard disk drive is in loss of typing the letter printed 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.
... on page 45 for detailed information. The hard disk drive is in loss of typing the letter printed 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.
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For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. 30 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 94. 30 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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... selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all set up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps...to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you can use external power or to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter...
... selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all set up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps...to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you can use external power or to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter...
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... adapter Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the computer glows when the device is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the computer's batteries.
... adapter Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the computer glows when the device is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the computer's batteries.
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..., see "Back" on page 23. 3 Connect the power cable to charge the battery while the computer is consuming full power. It takes several hours to unplug it. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. For more than a few hours at a... time. The AC power and battery lights glow. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is on...
..., see "Back" on page 23. 3 Connect the power cable to charge the battery while the computer is consuming full power. It takes several hours to unplug it. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. For more than a few hours at a... time. The AC power and battery lights glow. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is on...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor ... move the cursor with a floppy drive installed) is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is not connected to the top of the page, push your finger on the TouchPad in...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor ... move the cursor with a floppy drive installed) is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is not connected to the top of the page, push your finger on the TouchPad in...
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...Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer, you have three options to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. CAUTION: Never turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you are not using the computer for a while. With the computer off the...
...Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer, you have three options to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. CAUTION: Never turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you are not using the computer for a while. With the computer off the...
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... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make...
... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make...
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... turn on page 89. See "Power management" on . 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 when the...
... turn on page 89. See "Power management" on . 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 when the...
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... have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from the Start menu. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your programs' documentation to locate the program file ❖ Use...a feature that contains the information you want to work to warn you turn off the computer, save your work Before you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. 64 Learning the ...
... have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from the Start menu. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your programs' documentation to locate the program file ❖ Use...a feature that contains the information you want to work to warn you turn off the computer, save your work Before you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. 64 Learning the ...
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... (CDs) store up to 30 frames per second. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. HINT: You can also back up...
... (CDs) store up to 30 frames per second. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. HINT: You can also back up...
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...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 system is held on page 82. NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows ...up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 79 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. For more time ...
...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 system is held on page 82. NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows ...up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 79 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. For more time ...
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... about the Standby command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 85. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses ...including all open programs and files you were using. 80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into a powersaving mode. ...
... about the Standby command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 85. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses ...including all open programs and files you were using. 80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into a powersaving mode. ...
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... and files to power down the computer using the Standby command: 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Using Standby Follow these...
... and files to power down the computer using the Standby command: 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. Using Standby Follow these...