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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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... more information. 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Getting Started Setting up your computer...
... more information. 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. Getting Started Setting up your computer...
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... Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. When you connect/ disconnect it. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching...
... Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. When you connect/ disconnect it. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching...
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... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the back of the computer. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Doing so may cause an ...
... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the back of the computer. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Doing so may cause an ...
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... that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Once the battery is on the applications, power management settings, and features used to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . ...For more than a few hours at a time. 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. It takes much longer to run applications, features,...
... that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Once the battery is on the applications, power management settings, and features used to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . ...For more than a few hours at a time. 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. It takes much longer to run applications, features,...
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... your computer. Small bright dots may not be able to the right and lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number...
... your computer. Small bright dots may not be able to the right and lift the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number...
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...: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. Never turn on page 100. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the 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. When you power down when connected to a domain server instead. If you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate ...
...: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. Never turn on page 100. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. With the 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. When you power down when connected to a domain server instead. If you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate ...
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Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. If you have the audible warning set, the computer ... panel to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on...
Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. If you have the audible warning set, the computer ... panel to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on...
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... disk. See "Power management" on . See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
... disk. See "Power management" on . See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
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If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. If you turn off the ... where to store the document and to be configured to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you when the battery is all you need to warn you want your data even when you are using the Stand by. Always save your work Before you created...
If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. If you turn off the ... where to store the document and to be configured to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you when the battery is all you need to warn you want your data even when you are using the Stand by. Always save your work Before you created...
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... returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test,...uses a little more quickly" on page 105. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 104. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation ...
... returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test,...uses a little more quickly" on page 105. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 104. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation ...
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... in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 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...
... in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 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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... down the computer using . 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 do not save your information will eventually discharge ...in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby ...
... down the computer using . 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 do not save your information will eventually discharge ...in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you left it, including all open programs and files you were using the Standby ...
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... quickly You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need 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 for the options you...mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to put the computer into Standby mode when you power down the computer If you close the...
... quickly You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need 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 for the options you...mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to put the computer into Standby mode when you power down the computer If you close the...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your ... efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 111 You can use it for longer periods while...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your ... efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 111 You can use it for longer periods while...
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...full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to be replaced. The battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will provide the ... your accessories information that will need to perform at least once a month until the battery is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on page 126 for...
...full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to be replaced. The battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will provide the ... your accessories information that will need to perform at least once a month until the battery is normal for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on page 126 for...
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... the power management component of the screen. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Users who are not completely familiar with you may want to increase the...power source, you . It takes much longer to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the LCD Screen will dim ...
... the power management component of the screen. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Users who are not completely familiar with you may want to increase the...power source, you . It takes much longer to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the LCD Screen will dim ...