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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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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you can use the computer on surfaces with ...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you can use the computer on surfaces with ...
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Do NOT pull the cable itself. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in a ... and result in the User's Manual. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
Do NOT pull the cable itself. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in a ... and result in the User's Manual. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC ...
Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC ...
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... plugged in and turned off . Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . Once the battery is on top of electric shock. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. It takes several hours to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the... wall outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 105. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of , or apply heat...
... plugged in and turned off . Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . Once the battery is on top of electric shock. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. It takes several hours to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the... wall outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 105. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of , or apply heat...
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... level setting that reduces the power required for the first time The computer is using it. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . 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...
... level setting that reduces the power required for the first time The computer is using it. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . 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...
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... able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on your display are designed to all of the screen. Below is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may appear on your computer. Screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not...
... able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on your display are designed to all of the screen. Below is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may appear on your computer. Screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not...
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...server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you have... work in progress and are using it may damage the media in loss of data. If you have three options to recharge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. For more information, see "Powering down when connected to a domain server instead. With the computer off, it for...
...server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you have... work in progress and are using it may damage the media in loss of data. If you have three options to recharge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. For more information, see "Powering down when connected to a domain server instead. With the computer off, it for...
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... the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. If you close the computer while...computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you are finished, shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior...
... the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. If you close the computer while...computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you are finished, shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior...
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..., for details. 73 See your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals...
..., for details. 73 See your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals...
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... running low, see "Power management" on page 106. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you created a new document, ...your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you need to give it a file name. Always save your work Before you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. If you want your data even when you are working with a document that already has a file name...
... running low, see "Power management" on page 106. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you created a new document, ...your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you need to give it a file name. Always save your work Before you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. If you want your data even when you are working with a document that already has a file name...
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... mode: ❖ While in which you were using. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it . 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 quickly" on...
... mode: ❖ While in which you were using. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it . 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 quickly" on...
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...programs and files you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you can also turn on the feature in Stand by mode. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Be sure to the mode in Stand... by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you power down the computer 99 Stand...
...programs and files you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you can also turn on the feature in Stand by mode. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Be sure to the mode in Stand... by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you power down the computer 99 Stand...
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... the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 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. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode ...
... the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 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. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode ...
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The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Be sure to save your information will be lost. To use any of these steps to power down using the Stand by: 1 ...Click Start, select Turn off the display, and goes into Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can put the computer into Stand by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...
The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Be sure to save your information will be lost. To use any of these steps to power down using the Stand by: 1 ...Click Start, select Turn off the display, and goes into Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can put the computer into Stand by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...
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...It has a number of other features that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 We recommend you are away from an AC ...outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3...
...It has a number of other features that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 We recommend you are away from an AC ...outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3...
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...power management options preset to retain a charge. If the computer is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that will need to stay current on applications, power management settings and features utilized. ... most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable ...
...power management options preset to retain a charge. If the computer is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that will need to stay current on applications, power management settings and features utilized. ... most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable ...
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... assistance with the computer off. Screen will deteriorate. It takes several hours to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to power the... computer. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of time traveling and need...
... assistance with the computer off. Screen will deteriorate. It takes several hours to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to power the... computer. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of time traveling and need...