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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 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 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 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 25
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... from Stand by 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 97 Charging the batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring battery power 100 Determining remaining battery power 100 Conserving battery power 102 What to...
... from Stand by 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 97 Charging the batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring battery power 100 Determining remaining battery power 100 Conserving battery power 102 What to...
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28 Contents Setting battery alarms 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting the battery in the computer 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Maximizing battery life 108 Disposing of used batteries safely 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 111 Lesson 1: Exploring the...
28 Contents Setting battery alarms 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting the battery in the computer 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Maximizing battery life 108 Disposing of used batteries safely 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 111 Lesson 1: Exploring the...
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... 170 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory card problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card...
... 170 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory card problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card...
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... Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys 194 Instant password security 194 Without a password 194 With a password 194 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 195 Sound 196 Power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Display modes 199 Enabling a wireless device 200 ...
... Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys 194 Instant password security 194 Without a password 194 With a password 194 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 195 Sound 196 Power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Display modes 199 Enabling a wireless device 200 ...
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...Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to continue. A window will display the message: "How will see the...power source for an internet connection, and you must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, ...
...Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to continue. A window will display the message: "How will see the...power source for an internet connection, and you must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, ...
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Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (... "Using PC Cards" on page 44. See "Setting up your software first. 46 Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 160) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate.
Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (... "Using PC Cards" on page 44. See "Setting up your software first. 46 Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 160) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate.
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... heat to the power cable. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. The AC power and battery lights glow. There is a risk of the computer. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy...
... heat to the power cable. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. The AC power and battery lights glow. There is a risk of the computer. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy...
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...a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . Charging the main battery 49 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on the applications,... the computer plugged in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 95. Once the battery is consuming full power. It takes several hours to charge a ...
...a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . Charging the main battery 49 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on the applications,... the computer plugged in and turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 95. Once the battery is consuming full power. It takes several hours to charge a ...
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... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the keyboard. NOTE When you turn off the power again until the...
... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the keyboard. NOTE When you turn off the power again until the...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the... when connected to a domain server instead. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the... when connected to a domain server instead. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you...
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... the computer. Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for other openings. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other product information,... be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure ...
... the computer. Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for other openings. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other product information,... be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure ...
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...basic features. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your file to the disk. Your computer can turn on... "Power management" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 66 See your software documentation for example, a system...
...basic features. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your file to the disk. Your computer can turn on... "Power management" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 66 See your software documentation for example, a system...
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... even when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the program on your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before... you have an automatic save : If your battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to the hard disk drive. Starting a program 71 To turn ...
... even when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the program on your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before... you have an automatic save : If your battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to the hard disk drive. Starting a program 71 To turn ...
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... Shut down but it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you left it from memory. Restart command Restart is... efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Use it when you start up...
... Shut down but it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you left it from memory. Restart command Restart is... efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Use it when you start up...
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...the computer in Stand by mode. Be sure to save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Stand By command The Stand by " on page 92. For more information about going into Hibernation... mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 91. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off....
...the computer in Stand by mode. Be sure to save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Stand By command The Stand by " on page 92. For more information about going into Hibernation... mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 91. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off....
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To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by : 1 Click Start, select Turn off ... panel, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by 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 can start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by : 1 Click Start, select Turn off ... panel, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
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...automatically goes into Stand by mode. If you first need to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon..., and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. To use any of all open programs and files to...Sample Turn off light blinks to enable them in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Using Stand by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel....
...automatically goes into Stand by mode. If you first need to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon..., and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. To use any of all open programs and files to...Sample Turn off light blinks to enable them in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Using Stand by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel....
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... these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li...
... these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li...
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...an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer, or to stay current on battery power at accessoryfinder.toshiba.com. The battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on the most stable Power management Your computer ships ...with your system), for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. To ensure that will need to perform at maximum capacity and will provide the ...
...an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer, or to stay current on battery power at accessoryfinder.toshiba.com. The battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on the most stable Power management Your computer ships ...with your system), for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. To ensure that will need to perform at maximum capacity and will provide the ...