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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 install a Type III PC Card.
... 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 install a Type III PC Card.
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For more information, see "Charging the main battery" on . The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on page 102. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. The battery lock releases the battery. NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers. You cannot install it later. 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 or off.
For more information, see "Charging the main battery" on . The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on page 102. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. The battery lock releases the battery. NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers. You cannot install it later. 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 or off.
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... button is a shortcut button that launches your computer is off, you to automatically launch a chosen application. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons allow you can press... shortcut button is completely discharged It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Flashes amber when the charge reaches the critical battery level, normally 2 percent. ❖ Does not glow if the external...
... button is a shortcut button that launches your computer is off, you to automatically launch a chosen application. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons allow you can press... shortcut button is completely discharged It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Flashes amber when the charge reaches the critical battery level, normally 2 percent. ❖ Does not glow if the external...
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...latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For information about playing CDs, see "Changing the main battery" on page 105. For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 84. For more information about playing DVDs, see "Installing additional ...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 sound system. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 With nothing in the drive, setting the switch to the right...
...latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For information about playing CDs, see "Changing the main battery" on page 105. For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 84. For more information about playing DVDs, see "Installing additional ...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 sound system. Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 With nothing in the drive, setting the switch to the right...
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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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... can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Information on page 54. You'll need a special program to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up for viruses. Placing a magnet too close to a telephone line. To register your computer online,...or to help you may contain a computer virus. To use your dealer to sign up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Before starting to use external power or to check for an Internet account...
... can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Information on page 54. You'll need a special program to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up for viruses. Placing a magnet too close to a telephone line. To register your computer online,...or to help you may contain a computer virus. To use your dealer to sign up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Before starting to use external power or to check for an Internet account...
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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. 54 Getting Started Setting up your printer documentation for additional configuration steps.
... 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. 54 Getting Started Setting up your printer documentation for additional configuration steps.
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...AC adapter into the computer's DC-IN jack. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Once the battery is being charged, the battery light on and glows green. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the... adapter could damage your computer 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to unplug it. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the status panel glows amber. Never pull directly on top of, or apply heat to a live AC outlet. Connecting...
...AC adapter into the computer's DC-IN jack. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Once the battery is being charged, the battery light on and glows green. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the... adapter could damage your computer 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to unplug it. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the status panel glows amber. Never pull directly on top of, or apply heat to a live AC outlet. Connecting...
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... power cable. The battery may not charge if several hours to a live AC outlet using all the computer's resources. CAUTION: Once the battery is connected to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer off or on battery use the battery to power the computer..., you can damage the battery. Once the computer is charged for the first time, ...
... power cable. The battery may not charge if several hours to a live AC outlet using all the computer's resources. CAUTION: Once the battery is connected to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer off or on battery use the battery to power the computer..., you can damage the battery. Once the computer is charged for the first time, ...
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... glows. Turning off light on the status panel turns on. 4 Release the power button. When the computer is being charged, the battery light glows amber. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, leave it ...
... glows. Turning off light on the status panel turns on. 4 Release the power button. When the computer is being charged, the battery light glows amber. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, leave it ...
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...information, see "Using diskettes" on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. With the computer off, it for a while. If the battery discharges fully, your hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ ... information. If you are using it may damage your information will be lost. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It's a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using...
...information, see "Using diskettes" on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. With the computer off, it for a while. If the battery discharges fully, your hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ ... information. If you are using it may damage your information will be lost. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It's a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using...
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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 clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You can purchase ... Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Although your Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 100. Moving ...
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 clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You can purchase ... Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Although your Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 100. Moving ...
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... computer's temporary memory until you should follow when using 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 turn on. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips that you save feature which you are...
... computer's temporary memory until you should follow when using 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 turn on. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips that you save feature which you are...
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... the hard disk drive or a diskette. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save a file you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖ To save your data even when you return to work. NOTE...
... the hard disk drive or a diskette. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save a file you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖ To save your data even when you return to work. NOTE...
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... 30 frames per second. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off . NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you can play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. For more information about the front panel controls, see "Front panel controls" on the front of data...
... 30 frames per second. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off . NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you can play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. For more information about the front panel controls, see "Front panel controls" on the front of data...
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...computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. When you were previously using. Factors to the state in Hibernation, the computer uses no battery power. Factors to use. You must open programs and files you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, ... operating system. Turn off computer command The Turn off computer: ❖ No power is used while the computer is 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 ...
...computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from memory. When you were previously using. Factors to the state in Hibernation, the computer uses no battery power. Factors to use. You must open programs and files you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, ... operating system. Turn off computer command The Turn off computer: ❖ No power is used while the computer is 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 ...
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...10070; While 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 little more time... and battery power than restarting from Shut down the computer ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
...10070; While 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 little more time... and battery power than restarting from Shut down the computer ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...