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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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...be drawn in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The cooling fan may be charged before you must complete all set up...
...be drawn in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The fan draws in by creating a vacuum. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The cooling fan may be charged before you must complete all set up...
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As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. When you connect/disconnect it. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the ... cable itself. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to operate. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to...
As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. When you connect/disconnect it. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the ... cable itself. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to operate. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to...
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... connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to...
... connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to...
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...cause fire or electric shock. Continuing to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 110. It takes several hours to an external power source. Doing so may cause an electric shock. For more than a few... hours at a time. Once the battery is not connected to charge the battery with wet hands. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the...
...cause fire or electric shock. Continuing to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 110. It takes several hours to an external power source. Doing so may cause an electric shock. For more than a few... hours at a time. Once the battery is not connected to charge the battery with wet hands. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the...
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... first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to recharge. Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the ...first time The computer is using it. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 Lift the...
... first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to recharge. Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the ...first time The computer is using it. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 Lift the...
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... the computer using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an example of one of the...
... the computer using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an example of one of the...
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... off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands... you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to recharge the main battery.
... off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands... you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to recharge the main battery.
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Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you close the display panel to clean the computer. 70 Getting Started ..., Hibernate, or Turn Off. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. If you have an action feature set , the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on...
Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you close the display panel to clean the computer. 70 Getting Started ..., Hibernate, or Turn Off. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. If you have an action feature set , the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on...
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... . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 73 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can turn on page 106. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system... configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low.
... . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 73 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can turn on page 106. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system... configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low.
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... page 106. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Always save your work Before... a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name. Your computer can be stored. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive.
... page 106. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Always save your work Before... a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name. Your computer can be stored. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive.
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...information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 101. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in... which you left it from memory. For information about the Hibernation command, see "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 being retrieved ...
...information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 101. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in... which you left it from memory. For information about the Hibernation command, see "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 being retrieved ...
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...state of these methods, you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time... and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you ... when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode. To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Turning off more...
...state of these methods, you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time... and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you ... when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode. To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Turning off more...
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... lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you were using. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode...
... lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you were using. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode...
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... them in Stand by mode. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. 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. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of these... computer. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow these methods, you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By.
... them in Stand by mode. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. 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. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of these... computer. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow these methods, you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By.
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... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery 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 It has a number ...of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Many of these features active,...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery 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 It has a number ...of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Many of these features active,...
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... other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may not charge while the computer is normal for procedures. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. If the computer...more than on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to a configuration that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may fail to stay current on battery power at maximum capacity and will provide the most recent...
... other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may not charge while the computer is normal for procedures. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. If the computer...more than on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to a configuration that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may fail to stay current on battery power at maximum capacity and will provide the most recent...
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...batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. You can use the preset configuration. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of LCD technology. The battery... needs to be able to charge the battery ...system should use it to carry additional charged batteries with you. This is operated on the ...may vary depending on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Users...
...batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. You can use the preset configuration. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of LCD technology. The battery... needs to be able to charge the battery ...system should use it to carry additional charged batteries with you. This is operated on the ...may vary depending on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Users...