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...'s cooling fan 37 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 38 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To...
...'s cooling fan 37 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 38 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To...
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... Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Charging the main battery 86 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining...
... Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Charging the main battery 86 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining...
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22 Contents Power Plans 92 Using the eco power plan 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 98 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring ...
22 Contents Power Plans 92 Using the eco power plan 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 98 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring ...
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... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes...
... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes...
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..., PBB, and PBDE. Some software may differ from its suppliers' commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by Internet or telephone (toll charges may be detailed during the product design approval process. 26 Introduction When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that have... earned the ENERGY STAR® for all program functionality. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may use of the...
..., PBB, and PBDE. Some software may differ from its suppliers' commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by Internet or telephone (toll charges may be detailed during the product design approval process. 26 Introduction When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that have... earned the ENERGY STAR® for all program functionality. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may use of the...
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... injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to a power source" on page 38. Always confirm that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer carefully to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully...
... injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to a power source" on page 38. Always confirm that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer carefully to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully...
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...to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" ...DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main...
...to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" ...DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main...
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...not be able to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display ...panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be careful to turn on your computer. To avoid...
...not be able to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display ...panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be careful to turn on your computer. To avoid...
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... latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module...
... latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module...
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... while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding...
... while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding...
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 78 for details. 73 See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. ...
If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 78 for details. 73 See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature that can be activated. ...
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.... The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your Toshiba computer. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Battery may fail to retain a charge. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 98 for all batteries. The RTC battery... is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of individual components. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may vary considerably from specifications depending on...
.... The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is recommended that stores your Toshiba computer. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Battery may fail to retain a charge. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 98 for all batteries. The RTC battery... is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of individual components. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may vary considerably from specifications depending on...
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...The battery is on or off. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. The battery charges whether the computer is extremely hot or cold. To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to these...preset configuration. 86 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Power management...
...The battery is on or off. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. The battery charges whether the computer is extremely hot or cold. To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to these...preset configuration. 86 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Power management...
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...a warning prompts you periodically operate your computer's configuration settings. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it maintains this information for 24 hours. Mobile Computing 87 Running the computer on . Leave the power connected ...and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Please make a complete back up...
...a warning prompts you periodically operate your computer's configuration settings. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it maintains this information for 24 hours. Mobile Computing 87 Running the computer on . Leave the power connected ...and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Please make a complete back up...
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...used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power ...low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord...
...used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power ...low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord...
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... computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of...
... computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of...
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...into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn on the power again, you left off. Check your ... you are working in the notification area. 2 Click More power options. To change the default notification settings: 1 While on your remaining charge frequently if you can also set two notifications. Hibernation mode keeps track of the battery. 90 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE...
...into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn on the power again, you left off. Check your ... you are working in the notification area. 2 Click More power options. To change the default notification settings: 1 While on your remaining charge frequently if you can also set two notifications. Hibernation mode keeps track of the battery. 90 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power TECHNICAL NOTE...
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... screen 6 Configure the alarm settings to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which the computer is configured. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which you can use the internal storage drive or other optional devices ❖ Where you are...
... screen 6 Configure the alarm settings to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which the computer is configured. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which you can use the internal storage drive or other optional devices ❖ Where you are...
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... and turn the computer upside down your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer, see "To Shut down your computer...
... and turn the computer upside down your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer, see "To Shut down your computer...
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.... Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it immediately. Always dispose of used...
.... Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it immediately. Always dispose of used...