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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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... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 45. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to sign up your computer, you can use external power or to charge the... battery, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To register your computer...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 45. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components to sign up your computer, you can use external power or to charge the... battery, you must be sure to complete "Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To register your computer...
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...; Install PC Cards (see "Using your computer at the office" on page 101) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step;
...; Install PC Cards (see "Using your computer at the office" on page 101) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step;
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... 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 not receiving input from the outlet..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 170 for troubleshooting information. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack.
... 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 not receiving input from the outlet..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 170 for troubleshooting information. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack.
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...For more than a few hours at a time. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...features used. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . It takes...
...For more than a few hours at a time. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...features used. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . It takes...
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... when you turn on the power 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 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. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display...
... when you turn on the power 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 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. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display...
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... 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 , click Start, then click Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The...
... 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 , click Start, then click Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The...
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64 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is off) 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 to a ... not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to save your computer when you have three options to recharge the main battery.
64 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is off) 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 to a ... not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to save your computer when you have three options to recharge the main battery.
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... stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an...
... stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an...
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... a Save As dialog box. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your data even when you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. Sample Save As dialog box If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to see "Power management" on page 105. Use this is...
... a Save As dialog box. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your data even when you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. Sample Save As dialog box If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to see "Power management" on page 105. Use this is...
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...the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to blue. When you start ...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 light changes to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely....
...the hard disk takes longer than from memory. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to blue. When you start ...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 light changes to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely....
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... fully, your work first. If you power down using the Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. Be sure to the ... the Basics Powering down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . If the battery discharges, 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 can...
... fully, your work first. If you power down using the Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using. Be sure to the ... the Basics Powering down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off . If the battery discharges, 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 can...
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... the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and... other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 104. Cleaning the computer...
... the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and... other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 104. Cleaning the computer...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it ... traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it many times. 104...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it ... traveling. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it many times. 104...
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... the battery is normal for both AC power and battery modes. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life"...105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may fail to be replaced. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will...
... the battery is normal for both AC power and battery modes. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life"...105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may fail to be replaced. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will...
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... to power the computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. The battery needs to be charged before you can use the preset configuration. Doing so may reduce ...work with you spend a lot of the battery. The battery charges whether the computer is in the battery charger for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to work for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. For assistance with the power management component...
... to power the computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. The battery needs to be charged before you can use the preset configuration. Doing so may reduce ...work with you spend a lot of the battery. The battery charges whether the computer is in the battery charger for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to work for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. For assistance with the power management component...
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... time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries The main battery light ( ) glows amber while the battery is being supplied. The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Before doing.... The DC-IN or AC power-light LED should glow blue, and the Battery LED should begin charging after a few minutes. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a ...
... time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries The main battery light ( ) glows amber while the battery is being supplied. The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Before doing.... The DC-IN or AC power-light LED should glow blue, and the Battery LED should begin charging after a few minutes. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a ...