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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Other precautions 42 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........46 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Other precautions 42 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........46 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 25
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... a network ...........92 Powering down the computer 93 Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command 93 Using Hibernation Mode 96 Using Standby Mode 98 Toshiba's online resources 100 Using your computer at the office 101 Using a computer lock 101 Caring for your computer 102 Cleaning the computer 102 Moving the...
... a network ...........92 Powering down the computer 93 Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command 93 Using Hibernation Mode 96 Using Standby Mode 98 Toshiba's online resources 100 Using your computer at the office 101 Using a computer lock 101 Caring for your computer 102 Cleaning the computer 102 Moving the...
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28 Contents Power management 105 Using additional batteries 106 Charging the batteries 106 Maximizing battery life 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 Conserving battery power 113 Power profiles in Windows XP 114 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........114 Additional options for power...
28 Contents Power management 105 Using additional batteries 106 Charging the batteries 106 Maximizing battery life 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 Conserving battery power 113 Power profiles in Windows XP 114 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........114 Additional options for power...
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... 158 Customizing Your Computer 159 Network 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Mouse utility 161 Hotkey utility 161 Toshiba Hardware Settings 162 Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 164 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 Enabling Hibernation 165 Setting user passwords 165 Using an instant password 166 Setting a user password ... conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 180
... 158 Customizing Your Computer 159 Network 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Mouse utility 161 Hotkey utility 161 Toshiba Hardware Settings 162 Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 164 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 Enabling Hibernation 165 Setting user passwords 165 Using an instant password 166 Setting a user password ... conflict 176 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 180
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After setting up for an Internet account, you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be connected ..., printer, memory, and PC Cards. To register your computer online, or to sign up your computer, you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse...
After setting up for an Internet account, you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be connected ..., printer, memory, and PC Cards. To register your computer online, or to sign up your computer, you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse...
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... Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to operate.
... Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to operate.
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If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Blue when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. There is a risk of , or apply... heat to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows blue. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. ...
If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Blue when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is live electrical outlet. There is a risk of , or apply... heat to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows blue. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. ...
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... and turned off . Continuing to charge the battery while the computer is consuming full power. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. For more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is on ...the applications, power management settings, and features used. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours...
... and turned off . Continuing to charge the battery while the computer is consuming full power. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. For more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is on ...the applications, power management settings, and features used. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours...
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... the display panel Slide the display latch to ensure that may appear on your TFT display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to the right and lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that all disc drives are an...
... the display panel Slide the display latch to ensure that may appear on your TFT display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to the right and lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that all disc drives are an...
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... a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is on page 93 for more information. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; The computer has two memory module slots-Slot A and Slot B.
... a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is on page 93 for more information. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; The computer has two memory module slots-Slot A and Slot B.
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... computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically... you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to recharge the main battery.
... computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically... you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to recharge the main battery.
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... intervals. See your work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work...
... intervals. See your work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work...
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Always save your data even when you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be configured to give it a file... name. If you when the battery is all you need to do. Learning the Basics Saving your work 79 Saving your work to see "Power management" on page 105. Use this...
Always save your data even when you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be configured to give it a file... name. If you when the battery is all you need to do. Learning the Basics Saving your work 79 Saving your work to see "Power management" on page 105. Use this...
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... from memory ❖ When starting up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and... battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is held on /off light changes to maintain the saved information, the system settings are ...
... from memory ❖ When starting up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and... battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is held on /off light changes to maintain the saved information, the system settings are ...
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...mode. If you power down using the Stand by mode. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by... Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby Mode The Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off ...
...mode. If you power down using the Stand by mode. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by... Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby Mode The Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off ...
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...caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...dampened cloth. To keep your computer. 102 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Sample locking the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba...
...caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...dampened cloth. To keep your computer. 102 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Sample locking the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba...
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...is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3... Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a...
...is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3... Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a...
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... information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see your... (more than on page 107 for all batteries. This may fail to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with the power management options preset to a configuration that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. ...
... information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see your... (more than on page 107 for all batteries. This may fail to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with the power management options preset to a configuration that the battery maintains its ability to retain a charge. ...
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... is in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use it is on the applications, power...
... is in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use it is on the applications, power...
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... glow amber to its full capacity, wait until it on the computer's power. To ensure that the battery charges to indicate that the battery pack is fully charged. If it is being supplied. If the battery light LED flashes or there is not being charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator... does not glow, power is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on , go to a power outlet...
... glow amber to its full capacity, wait until it on the computer's power. To ensure that the battery charges to indicate that the battery pack is fully charged. If it is being supplied. If the battery light LED flashes or there is not being charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator... does not glow, power is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on , go to a power outlet...