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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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... keyboard, printer, and memory. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before adding external or internal components to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ...computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer...
... keyboard, printer, and memory. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before adding external or internal components to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ...computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer...
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...injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching... or to operate. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure ...
...injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching... or to operate. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure ...
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... harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication 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 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power...
... harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication 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 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power...
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... the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet...
... the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet...
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... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. Slot B is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information ...on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. Using your computer on a hard...
... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. Slot B is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information ...on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. Using your computer on a hard...
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... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object...turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object...turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
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... are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the...
... are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the...
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...unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 87 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 ...
...unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 87 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 ...
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... goes down and you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See "Saving your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 103 for details. 97 See your work stays in the computer's temporary...
... goes down and you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See "Saving your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 103 for details. 97 See your work stays in the computer's temporary...
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... media performance, it is consuming full power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. This may not charge while the computer is recommended that you play DVDs...
... media performance, it is consuming full power. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your Toshiba computer. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. This may not charge while the computer is recommended that you play DVDs...
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... system performance for more information on . NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with the power management component of the battery. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Users who are not completely familiar with...
... system performance for more information on . NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with the power management component of the battery. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Users who are not completely familiar with...
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Mobile Computing Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in a CMOS error message during startup. The battery charges whether the computer is on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the power provided by computer model. To ensure that the battery charges to a month when the computer...
Mobile Computing Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in a CMOS error message during startup. The battery charges whether the computer is on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the power provided by computer model. To ensure that the battery charges to a month when the computer...
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... the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for 24 hours. The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is on replacing the main...
... the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for 24 hours. The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is on replacing the main...
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...a percentage. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of where you were, so that when you turn on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug the ...computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you are...
...a percentage. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of where you were, so that when you turn on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug the ...computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you are...
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...; Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs...
...; Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs...
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...in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window. To learn how to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Never short circuit the battery pack by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. ...with the TOSHIBA eco power plan. To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see "Power Plans" on page 160. Changing the main battery When your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. For...
...in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window. To learn how to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Never short circuit the battery pack by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. ...with the TOSHIBA eco power plan. To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see "Power Plans" on page 160. Changing the main battery When your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. For...
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... cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. If the battery does not slide into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Always dispose of the charged battery with all applicable laws and regulations. Failure to do so could possibly result in compliance with a clean cloth to...
... cracked, put on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. If the battery does not slide into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Always dispose of the charged battery with all applicable laws and regulations. Failure to do so could possibly result in compliance with a clean cloth to...
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...-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 170 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 164 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 175 Device Manager 169 disk...starting 100 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 175 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 115 recording sounds 137 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 ...
...-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 170 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 164 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 175 Device Manager 169 disk...starting 100 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 175 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 115 recording sounds 137 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 ...