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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving...
... 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining main battery power ....112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery alarms 114 Conserving...
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... when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power profile mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zooming applications in/out 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer...
... when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power profile mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zooming applications in/out 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer...
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Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 43 Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . The ... by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to shut down. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or...
Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 43 Important information on the cooling fan is blocked, it . The ... by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to shut down. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or...
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...in the User's Guide. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable...computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power...
...in the User's Guide. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable...computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. otherwise, the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Use the power...
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...battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge... is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. The computer's main battery light gives ...
...battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge... is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. The computer's main battery light gives ...
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... Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. After that, the battery will be used . Your computer's Power Management utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery...
... Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours or until the battery light glows blue. After that, the battery will be used . Your computer's Power Management utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. To charge the battery...
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...into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The clips on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least...
...into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The clips on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ... and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ... and slide it out of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer...
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... are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have more than one option to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you...
... are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have more than one option to turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you...
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... network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your software...
... network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your software...
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... Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Battery may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that shipped...
... Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Battery may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that shipped...
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... in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged main battery and continue working. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Changes to a month while ...the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off ...
... in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged main battery and continue working. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Changes to a month while ...the computer is turned off , even when AC power is powered on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off ...
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... for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to power the computer. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Management utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Never leave...
... for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to power the computer. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Management utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Never leave...
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... reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your computer's configuration settings. 109 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The main battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the...
... reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your computer's configuration settings. 109 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The main battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖ The battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the...
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...incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on . If the RTC battery is fully charged. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock ... It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an...
...incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on . If the RTC battery is fully charged. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock ... It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an...
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...). HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the ...computer or AC outlet. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is time to confuse the...
...). HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the ...computer or AC outlet. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is time to confuse the...
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With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Sample TOSHIBA Power Management Properties The remaining battery charge is indicated on your remaining charge frequently if you are fully charged. Check your current rate of power use and other factors such as a new battery, even when both are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer...
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Sample TOSHIBA Power Management Properties The remaining battery charge is indicated on your remaining charge frequently if you are fully charged. Check your current rate of power use and other factors such as a new battery, even when both are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer...
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... 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 ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if available for your computer) ❖ Save your open programs... before the main battery completely runs out of remaining battery power has been reached. Hibernation mode keeps track of your work and turn on page 75. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then TOSHIBA Power Management.
... 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 ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if available for your computer) ❖ Save your open programs... before the main battery completely runs out of remaining battery power has been reached. Hibernation mode keeps track of your work and turn on page 75. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then TOSHIBA Power Management.
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... primary button 62 printer local, connecting 67 problem solving 208 printing a file 93 problem solving AC power 195 accessing disk drives 186 battery charge does not last 196 battery not charging 195 cannot insert diskette in drive 202 cannot read a diskette 202 changing display properties 199 checking device properties 193 computer hangs when PC...
... primary button 62 printer local, connecting 67 problem solving 208 printing a file 93 problem solving AC power 195 accessing disk drives 186 battery charge does not last 196 battery not charging 195 cannot insert diskette in drive 202 cannot read a diskette 202 changing display properties 199 checking device properties 193 computer hangs when PC...