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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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...up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your ...computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can...
...up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your ...computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can...
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... order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. When you connect/ disconnect it. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury...
... order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. When you connect/ disconnect it. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of, or apply heat to the power cord/cable. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 116. If the power ... connected to an external power source. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. 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 connected to an external power source. 52 Getting...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of, or apply heat to the power cord/cable. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 116. If the power ... connected to an external power source. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. 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 connected to an external power source. 52 Getting...
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...NOTE: When your computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can be used . For more than a few hours at a time.... plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 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 .
...NOTE: When your computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can be used . For more than a few hours at a time.... plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Management utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 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 .
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... a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. Small bright dots may not be able to the right...
... a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. Small bright dots may not be able to the right...
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... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 100. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the...
... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 100. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the...
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...cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. If you close the display panel to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will beep to notify you have an action... feature set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This ...
...cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. If you close the display panel to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will beep to notify you have an action... feature set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This ...
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... it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. See "Power management" on . Your computer can turn on page 112. See your software documentation for example, a system...
... it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. See "Power management" on . Your computer can turn on page 112. See your software documentation for example, a system...
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... 1 On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. Use this is all you need to warn you want your file to give it a file... name. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify...
... 1 On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. Use this is all you need to warn you want your file to give it a file... name. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to do. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify...
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... 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 lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ ...Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it . Restoring information from the hard...
... 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 lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ ...Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it . Restoring information from the hard...
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... by closing the display panel, you were using. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button.
... by closing the display panel, you were using. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button.
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...left off computer Windows dialog box If you power down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files...the computer returns to the mode in which you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. To power down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider ...
...left off computer Windows dialog box If you power down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files...the computer returns to the mode in which you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. To power down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider ...
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...❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to enable them in Toshiba's Power 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. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer If you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work...
...❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to enable them in Toshiba's Power 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. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer If you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work...
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... 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 times. 111 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer..., allowing your computer while traveling. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.
... 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 times. 111 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer..., allowing your computer while traveling. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.
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... may fail to perform at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 126 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. To ensure that...
... may fail to perform at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 126 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. To ensure that...
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... the computer into a live wall outlet. For assistance with the computer off. It takes several hours to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of the screen. You can use the preset configuration. Screen will deteriorate. 113 Mobile Computing...
... the computer into a live wall outlet. For assistance with the computer off. It takes several hours to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of the screen. You can use the preset configuration. Screen will deteriorate. 113 Mobile Computing...