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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. Both slots are required to...
... 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. Both slots are required to...
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NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers. The battery lock releases the battery. 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. You cannot install it later. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. 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.
NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers. The battery lock releases the battery. 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. You cannot install it later. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. 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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The third shortcut button is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The second shortcut button is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. The on/off light glows ... automatically launch a chosen application. System indicator panel AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk Drive-in one step. 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...
The third shortcut button is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The second shortcut button is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. The on/off light glows ... automatically launch a chosen application. System indicator panel AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk Drive-in one step. 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...
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..., setting the switch to the right turns on page 48. For more information about playing DVDs, see "Changing the main battery" on page 84. The battery provides DC power to the sound system. When you open the display, Windows MediaTM Player launches, and the sound system plays... the default sound (wave file). For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing a DVD" on page 86. For more information about playing CDs, see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on both the computer's ...
..., setting the switch to the right turns on page 48. For more information about playing DVDs, see "Changing the main battery" on page 84. The battery provides DC power to the sound system. When you open the display, Windows MediaTM Player launches, and the sound system plays... the default sound (wave file). For more information about replacing the battery, see "Playing a DVD" on page 86. For more information about playing CDs, see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on both the computer's ...
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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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You'll need a special program to help you. Setting up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Placing a magnet too close to charge the battery, you can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Ask your dealer to...
You'll need a special program to help you. Setting up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Placing a magnet too close to charge the battery, you can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Ask your dealer to...
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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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Once the battery is being charged, the battery light on top of, or apply heat to unplug it. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer 55 To connect AC power ... avoid electric shock, never modify, forcibly bend, damage, place heavy objects on the status panel glows amber. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the power cable to the power cable. Never pull directly on and glows green. Hold...
Once the battery is being charged, the battery light on top of, or apply heat to unplug it. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer 55 To connect AC power ... avoid electric shock, never modify, forcibly bend, damage, place heavy objects on the status panel glows amber. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the power cable to the power cable. Never pull directly on and glows green. Hold...
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...using the AC adapter and power cable. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. Connect the computer to power the computer, you must charge it. The battery light on battery use the battery to a live AC outlet using all the computer's resources. ... turned off . CAUTION: Once the battery is on page 100. 56 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can damage the battery. The battery may not charge if several hours to charge a fully charged battery can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on . For more than ...
...using the AC adapter and power cable. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. Connect the computer to power the computer, you must charge it. The battery light on battery use the battery to a live AC outlet using all the computer's resources. ... turned off . CAUTION: Once the battery is on page 100. 56 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can damage the battery. The battery may not charge if several hours to charge a fully charged battery can use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on . For more than ...
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... during its initial startup will cause an error the next time you start the computer. If the battery is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows. When the computer is being charged, the battery light glows amber. The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is...
... during its initial startup will cause an error the next time you start the computer. If the battery is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows. When the computer is being charged, the battery light glows amber. The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is...
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...-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For more information. 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 using the ...lost. With the computer off, it for a while. Alternatively, use the Windows Turn Off Computer command. If the battery discharges fully, your data when you left off ) to fully charge the main battery. For more information about Standby mode, see "Powering down the computer" on page 93. ❖ Never turn ...
...-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. For more information. 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 using the ...lost. With the computer off, it for a while. Alternatively, use the Windows Turn Off Computer command. If the battery discharges fully, your data when you left off ) to fully charge the main battery. For more information about Standby mode, see "Powering down the computer" on page 93. ❖ Never turn ...
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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 notebook computer is built to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, ...your computer This section gives tips on page 100. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your...
CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, ...your computer This section gives tips on page 100. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your...
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This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working. See your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer's basic features. HINT: Some programs have ...
This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working. See your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer's basic features. HINT: Some programs have ...
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This is one of the most important rules of the file you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you are currently working with a new name, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for starting a program from the File menu ...
This is one of the most important rules of the file you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you are currently working with a new name, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for starting a program from the File menu ...
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... any drives are located on the front of data. For more information about the front panel controls, see "Front panel controls" on battery power. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you should be able to identify the drive-in loss of the computer so that you play high-resolution video...
... any drives are located on the front of data. For more information about the front panel controls, see "Front panel controls" on battery power. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you should be able to identify the drive-in loss of the computer so that you play high-resolution video...
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... has its advantages. 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 computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation..., the computer uses no battery power. Factors to consider when choosing Turn off computer command shuts the computer down . Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down ...
... has its advantages. 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 computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation..., the computer uses no battery power. Factors to consider when choosing Turn off computer command shuts the computer down . Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down ...
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... 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 or Hibernation. A fully charged battery will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 94 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ...
... 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 or Hibernation. A fully charged battery will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. 94 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ...