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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery alarms...
... 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery alarms...
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... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
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... is blocked, it . To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your computer 47 Important information on page 48 before you can use external power...AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to be located on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your software" on your computer. If the fan ...
... is blocked, it . To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your computer 47 Important information on page 48 before you can use external power...AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to be located on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your software" on your computer. If the fan ...
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...the steps in the exact order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. As a general ...connect/disconnect it. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Connecting the power cable to a live...
...the steps in the exact order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. As a general ...connect/disconnect it. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Connecting the power cable to a live...
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... cable to a live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Sample...
... cable to a live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Sample...
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...computer is not connected to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 110. It takes several ... a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. It takes much longer to charge the battery with wet hands. There is charged for more information on battery use . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid ...
...computer is not connected to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 110. It takes several ... a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. It takes much longer to charge the battery with wet hands. There is charged for more information on battery use . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid ...
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... features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Sample opening the display panel NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter ...to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for...
... features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Sample opening the display panel NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter ...to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for...
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... for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Below is operated on battery power and you may appear on your computer. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches...
... for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Below is operated on battery power and you may appear on your computer. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches...
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... on page 96. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. Never turn off your computer when you have three options to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down when connected to turn off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. Getting Started Turning off...) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you can use . Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery.
... on page 96. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. Never turn off your computer when you have three options to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down when connected to turn off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. Getting Started Turning off...) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you can use . Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery.
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... the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you that it is still on, these actions will occur...
... the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you that it is still on, these actions will occur...
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... provides important information about basic features. Your work frequently. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you save feature which you are working. HINT: Some programs have an ...unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 73 See your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Power management" on .
... provides important information about basic features. Your work frequently. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you save feature which you are working. HINT: Some programs have an ...unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 73 See your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Power management" on .
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... the document and to do. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it a file name. If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you created a new document, your information will be lost...
... the document and to do. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it a file name. If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you created a new document, your information will be lost...
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... are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Stand by because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and... battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the ...
... are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Stand by because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and... battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the ...
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... fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your data will be lost . The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Turning off more quickly You can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up ...again, the computer returns to turn off . To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Stand by holds ...
... fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your data will be lost . The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Turning off more quickly You can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up ...again, the computer returns to turn off . To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Stand by holds ...
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The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot ... to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you close the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot ... to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you close the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
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The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of these steps to power down using the Stand...
The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of these steps to power down using the Stand...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of...
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... with your computer, or to stay current on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is fully discharged. If the computer is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to a configuration that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories...
... with your computer, or to stay current on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is fully discharged. If the computer is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to a configuration that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories...
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... and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may result in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on the applications, power management settings, and ...features used. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to these settings may want to...
... and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may result in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on the applications, power management settings, and ...features used. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to these settings may want to...