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... Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up...
... Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up...
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... command 93 Hibernation command 93 Standby command 94 Using the Turn Off Computer command 95 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Managing power usage 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional battery packs 100 Battery safety precautions 100
... command 93 Hibernation command 93 Standby command 94 Using the Turn Off Computer command 95 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Managing power usage 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional battery packs 100 Battery safety precautions 100
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18 Maximizing battery life 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 103 Conserving battery power 104 What to do when the battery runs low 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery 106 Inserting a charged battery 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Traveling tips 108 Chapter...
18 Maximizing battery life 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 103 Conserving battery power 104 What to do when the battery runs low 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery 106 Inserting a charged battery 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Traveling tips 108 Chapter...
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... side Security lock slot Cooling vents PC Card lock PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Wi-Fi switch* Wi-Fi LED Volume control dial Battery lock * for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ The security lock slot allows you to perform at its maximum speed. The PC Card lock prohibits...
... side Security lock slot Cooling vents PC Card lock PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Wi-Fi switch* Wi-Fi LED Volume control dial Battery lock * for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ The security lock slot allows you to perform at its maximum speed. The PC Card lock prohibits...
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You cannot install it later. The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on or off. The battery lock releases the battery. Finding Your Way Around Left side 33 The Wi-FiTM switch (available only on Wi-Fi systems) turns the optional 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless communication system on . For more information, see "Charging the main battery" on page 102. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers.
You cannot install it later. The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on or off. The battery lock releases the battery. Finding Your Way Around Left side 33 The Wi-FiTM switch (available only on Wi-Fi systems) turns the optional 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless communication system on . For more information, see "Charging the main battery" on page 102. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers.
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...-use light drive-access light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The third shortcut button is used. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons... allow you can press the shortcut button to turn on , or when the computer is off light Battery light Hard disk Drive-in one step. The Internet button is a shortcut button that launches your computer is off, you to launch custom ...
...-use light drive-access light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The third shortcut button is used. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons... allow you can press the shortcut button to turn on , or when the computer is off light Battery light Hard disk Drive-in one step. The Internet button is a shortcut button that launches your computer is off, you to launch custom ...
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... memory modules, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 48. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing a DVD" on page 86. When you open the display, Windows MediaTM... Player launches, and the sound system plays the default sound (wave file). The battery provides DC power to the computer. For information about playing DVDs, see "Changing the main battery" on both the computer's main power and the power to the sound system. Finding ...
... memory modules, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 48. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing a DVD" on page 86. When you open the display, Windows MediaTM... Player launches, and the sound system plays the default sound (wave file). The battery provides DC power to the computer. For information about playing DVDs, see "Changing the main battery" on both the computer's main power and the power to the sound system. Finding ...
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40 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out.
40 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out.
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...sign up for viruses. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 147) This precaution is stored magnetically. Ask your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. To register your computer online, or to a disk can use it. Occasionally, even ...on page 54. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from a supplier may also want to charge the battery, you . See "Using the modem" on disks is especially important for viruses. Information on page 88.
...sign up for viruses. See "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 147) This precaution is stored magnetically. Ask your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. To register your computer online, or to a disk can use it. Occasionally, even ...on page 54. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from a supplier may also want to charge the battery, you . See "Using the modem" on disks is especially important for viruses. Information on page 88.
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... on the AC adapter glows when the device is the most common type. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to charge the computer's batteries.
... on the AC adapter glows when the device is the most common type. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to charge the computer's batteries.
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If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the status panel glows amber. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your ... adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the computer's DC-IN jack. Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Once the...
If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the status panel glows amber. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your ... adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the computer's DC-IN jack. Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the power cable. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Once the...
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...takes several applications are open simultaneously and are using the AC adapter and power cable. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to charge the battery with the computer turned off or on . Connect the computer to a power outlet, you must charge it... hours at a time. Once the computer is on . The battery may not charge if several hours to power the computer, you can damage the battery. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the...
...takes several applications are open simultaneously and are using the AC adapter and power cable. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use the battery to charge the battery with the computer turned off or on . Connect the computer to a power outlet, you must charge it... hours at a time. Once the computer is on . The battery may not charge if several hours to power the computer, you can damage the battery. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the...
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... are in loss of data. The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows. When the computer is accessed. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time Turning on the computer The on/off light... next time you start the computer. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, leave it on . 4 Release the power button. If the battery is being charged, the battery light glows amber. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use.
... are in loss of data. The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows. When the computer is accessed. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time Turning on the computer The on/off light... next time you start the computer. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, leave it on . 4 Release the power button. If the battery is being charged, the battery light glows amber. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use.
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If the battery discharges fully, your computer when you are using the computer for a longer period, use the Windows Turn Off Computer command. For more ... page 76. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a while. For more information. NOTE: Save your system settings to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to memory so that, when you are not using it may damage your hard disk, diskette drive..., you automatically return to where you have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use Hibernation to fully charge the main battery.
If the battery discharges fully, your computer when you are using the computer for a longer period, use the Windows Turn Off Computer command. For more ... page 76. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a while. For more information. NOTE: Save your system settings to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to memory so that, when you are not using it may damage your hard disk, diskette drive..., you automatically return to where you have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use Hibernation to fully charge the main battery.
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...by the back (where the ports are disconnected. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section... computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. ...
...by the back (where the ports are disconnected. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section... computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. ...
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... it to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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 should follow when using your file to the disk.
... it to the hard disk at preset intervals. 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 should follow when using your file to the disk.
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...-step instructions for the file and click OK. 74 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you return to work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important rules of the file you...
...-step instructions for the file and click OK. 74 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you return to work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important rules of the file you...
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... controls, see "Front panel controls" on battery power. doing so may look like this: Drive-in -use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive 79 angles, and interactive menus. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you should be able...
... controls, see "Front panel controls" on battery power. doing so may look like this: Drive-in -use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive 79 angles, and interactive menus. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you should be able...
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... time. ❖ Restarting from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it . Factors to use. Restoring information from Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to consider when choosing Turn off computer... you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation, the computer uses no battery power. Each option has its advantages.
... time. ❖ Restarting from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it . Factors to use. Restoring information from Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to consider when choosing Turn off computer... you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation, the computer uses no battery power. Each option has its advantages.
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... you can continue working from Shut down or Hibernation. Factors to the state in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged battery will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and... battery power than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a ...
... you can continue working from Shut down or Hibernation. Factors to the state in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged battery will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and... battery power than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a ...