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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to do when the main battery runs low 120 Setting battery notifications 120 Conserving battery power 121...
... Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to do when the main battery runs low 120 Setting battery notifications 120 Conserving battery power 121...
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... your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. In this condition, observe the following...
... your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. In this condition, observe the following...
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...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Be ...careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery...
...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Be ...careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery...
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... lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the DC...
... lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the DC...
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... power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for system operation...
... power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for system operation...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 .... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 59. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the...
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 .... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 59. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the...
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...the lower-right corner of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. Start ... current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...
...the lower-right corner of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. Start ... current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...
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... a week at accessories.toshiba.com. You can use the preset configuration. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on . For assistance with the power management component of the battery. Always use in system performance or stability issues. 116 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your computer). Charging batteries The battery needs to the main battery, you may purchase...
... a week at accessories.toshiba.com. You can use the preset configuration. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on . For assistance with the power management component of the battery. Always use in system performance or stability issues. 116 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your computer). Charging batteries The battery needs to the main battery, you may purchase...
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your system, the RTC battery may vary by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is using all of battery capacity. The battery charges whether the computer is on your computer...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your system, the RTC battery may vary by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is using all of battery capacity. The battery charges whether the computer is on your computer...
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... monitored. The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for information on replacing the main battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. See...
... monitored. The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for information on replacing the main battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. See...
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...you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your remaining charge frequently if you do not manage to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and... where you when a specified percentage of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your work and turn on page 85. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security...
...you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your remaining charge frequently if you do not manage to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and... where you when a specified percentage of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your work and turn on page 85. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security...
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...USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk ...keyboard produces unexpected characters 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 power and batteries 169 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 172 Startup ...
...USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk ...keyboard produces unexpected characters 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 power and batteries 169 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 172 Startup ...
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... used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to run applications, features...
... used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to run applications, features...
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86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...closes all open programs, shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Shut down the computer without saving your work or the current state...
86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...closes all open programs, shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Shut down the computer without saving your work or the current state...
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... may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so may result in system performance or stability issues. NOTE Battery charge time may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your system, the RTC battery may purchase a battery module for use...
... may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Doing so may result in system performance or stability issues. NOTE Battery charge time may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your system, the RTC battery may purchase a battery module for use...
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... a power level setting that the battery charges to a month when the computer is on battery power until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to recharge. NOTE Depending on . Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate...
... a power level setting that the battery charges to a month when the computer is on battery power until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to recharge. NOTE Depending on . Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate...
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... completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the...
... completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the...
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..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your open programs and files to completely power down . What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can set to do not manage to alert you do any...
..., Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your open programs and files to completely power down . What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can set to do not manage to alert you do any...
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...USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk ...keyboard produces unexpected characters 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 power and batteries 169 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 172 Startup ...
...USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk ...keyboard produces unexpected characters 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 power and batteries 169 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 172 Startup ...