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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment...........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 41 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 45 Connecting the AC adapter 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 24
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment...........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 41 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 45 Connecting the AC adapter 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 24
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... 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Power management 95 Charging the battery 95 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving battery power 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 Setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the...
... 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Power management 95 Charging the battery 95 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving battery power 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 Setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the...
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27 Contents Taking care of your battery 103 Maximizing battery life 104 Disposing of used batteries safely 105 Traveling tips 105 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 107 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 108 Finding your way around ...
27 Contents Taking care of your battery 103 Maximizing battery life 104 Disposing of used batteries safely 105 Traveling tips 105 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 107 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 108 Finding your way around ...
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... Web sites 234 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 238 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 239 Sound 240 Power usage mode 240 Stand By mode 241 Hibernation mode 242 Display modes 243 Display modes 243 Enabling a ...
... Web sites 234 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 238 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 239 Sound 240 Power usage mode 240 Stand By mode 241 Hibernation mode 242 Display modes 243 Display modes 243 Enabling a ...
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...A window will display the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use it. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you will this computer connect to the internet?" The... Skip to exit the process or Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer...
...A window will display the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use it. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you will this computer connect to the internet?" The... Skip to exit the process or Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer...
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... exact order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to operate.
... exact order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to operate.
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... shock. For more information on . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ...discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet. TECHNICAL NOTE: The...
... shock. For more information on . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ...discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet. TECHNICAL NOTE: The...
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... point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for more than a few hours ...at a time. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the...
... point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for more than a few hours ...at a time. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the...
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... is manufactured using high-precision technology. The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors ... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Check that may appear on your TFT display when you turn on the computer for the first...
... is manufactured using high-precision technology. The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors ... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Check that may appear on your TFT display when you turn on the computer for the first...
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... for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Stand By or Hibernate commands to save your printer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three ...options to recharge the main battery. If you are now ready to print. Getting Started Turning off the computer 61 The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If...
... for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Stand By or Hibernate commands to save your printer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three ...options to recharge the main battery. If you are now ready to print. Getting Started Turning off the computer 61 The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If...
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... loss of data. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case... how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 93. For more information, see "Running the computer on...
... loss of data. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case... how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 93. For more information, see "Running the computer on...
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... , if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 65 See "Power management" on . See your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the...
... , if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 65 See "Power management" on . See your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the...
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... the information you want to work Before you have an automatic save feature. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to see "Power management" on your work to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be lost. See "...are using the Stand by -step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. NOTE Always save your data even when you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Starting a program The ...
... the information you want to work Before you have an automatic save feature. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to see "Power management" on your work to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be lost. See "...are using the Stand by -step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. NOTE Always save your data even when you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Starting a program The ...
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...Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the battery discharges. For more information about setting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the...the system settings are retained indefinitely. When you start up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 85 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut Down from ...
...Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the battery discharges. For more information about setting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the...the system settings are retained indefinitely. When you start up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 85 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut Down from ...
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...By: ❖ While in which you left off. Stand By command The Stand By command puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Stand By because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in Stand By mode. If the... continue working from where you do not save your work before entering Stand By mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand By mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut Down. ❖ Restarting from Shut Down or Hibernation mode. Stand By holds the current state of memory. ❖ ...
...By: ❖ While in which you left off. Stand By command The Stand By command puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Stand By because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in Stand By mode. If the... continue working from where you do not save your work before entering Stand By mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand By mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut Down. ❖ Restarting from Shut Down or Hibernation mode. Stand By holds the current state of memory. ❖ ...
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...need to turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. If you were using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 87 ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the... mode in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Turning off more information about going into Stand By mode more quickly, see...
...need to turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. If you were using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 87 ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the... mode in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Turning off more information about going into Stand By mode more quickly, see...
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... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. 90 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the...
... in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. 90 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the...
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The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. To use any of these steps to power down the computer using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Stand By mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...
The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. To use any of these steps to power down the computer using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Stand By mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...
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...of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, ..., thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it many times. 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low power, Stand By mode when ...
...of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, ..., thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it many times. 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low power, Stand By mode when ...
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... shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This is consuming full power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power. 94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on the most...
... shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This is consuming full power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power. 94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on the most...