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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 53 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 53 28
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... 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power...
... 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power...
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... conflict 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card... problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
... conflict 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card... problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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... Hot Keys 185 Volume Mute 185 Instant password security 186 Without a password 186 With a password 186 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 187 Power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless ...or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick ...
... Hot Keys 185 Volume Mute 185 Instant password security 186 Without a password 186 With a password 186 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 187 Power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless ...or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick ...
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... on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Loose items... depending on the computer. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must...
... on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Loose items... depending on the computer. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must...
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... a power source ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 147) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
... a power source ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 147) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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.... The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of electric shock.... Doing so may cause an electric shock. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 116. There is not connected to an external power source. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on ...
.... The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is a risk of electric shock.... Doing so may cause an electric shock. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 116. There is not connected to an external power source. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on ...
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... and charge time may vary depending on page 111. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the ...computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. For more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided ...
... and charge time may vary depending on page 111. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the ...computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. For more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided ...
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... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on...
... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on...
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... are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the... (or Shut down the computer, you have work in loss of data. Doing so may take up to three hours to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that...
... are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the... (or Shut down the computer, you have work in loss of data. Doing so may take up to three hours to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that...
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Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off. Caring for your computer ... the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. If you close the display panel to notify you that it is still on, these actions will occur...
Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off. Caring for your computer ... the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. If you close the display panel to notify you that it is still on, these actions will occur...
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... at preset intervals. Your work frequently. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 77 See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working.
... at preset intervals. Your work frequently. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 77 See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working.
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Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. If you are using the Stand by. Your computer can be configured to do. Sample Save As ... program displays a Save As dialog box. Always save your work to be stored. If you created a new document, your data even when you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. Use this is all you need to warn you are working with a document that already has...
Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. If you are using the Stand by. Your computer can be configured to do. Sample Save As ... program displays a Save As dialog box. Always save your work to be stored. If you created a new document, your data even when you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. Use this is all you need to warn you are working with a document that already has...
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...Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 104. For more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the ...saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory. When...
...Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 104. For more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the ...saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory. When...
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... If your computer is running on , press the Power button. The computer returns to the screen you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample...
... If your computer is running on , press the Power button. The computer returns to the screen you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample...
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...your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖... which you left off. Sample Turn off computer, and select Stand By. 107 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows dialog...
...your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖... which you left off. Sample Turn off computer, and select Stand By. 107 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows dialog...
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... Management utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Stand by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also configure ... first need to save your information will be lost. Going into Standby mode. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first.
... Management utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Stand by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also configure ... first need to save your information will be lost. Going into Standby mode. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first.
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. 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 can recharge it many... while traveling. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This ...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. 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 can recharge it many... while traveling. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This ...
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...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is normal for an extended period (more than on page 126 for... other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may fail to your computer, and for procedures. 112 Mobile Computing Running...
...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is normal for an extended period (more than on page 126 for... other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may fail to your computer, and for procedures. 112 Mobile Computing Running...
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... LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on . It takes several hours to power the computer. It takes much longer to carry...
... LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on . It takes several hours to power the computer. It takes much longer to carry...