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... a computer-friendly environment....... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Precautions 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting the AC adapter 41 Charging the main and secondary batteries 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up...
... a computer-friendly environment....... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Precautions 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting the AC adapter 41 Charging the main and secondary batteries 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up...
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... 4: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Power management 88 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 91 Determining remaining battery power 91 Conserving battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 93 Setting battery alarms 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the...
... 4: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Power management 88 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 91 Determining remaining battery power 91 Conserving battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 93 Setting battery alarms 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the...
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... 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 195 Sound system problems 203 PC Card...
... 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 195 Sound system problems 203 PC Card...
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... multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 26 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Modular Bay Battery pack The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. It is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. CAUTION: Never use a slim object...such as drive D:. Instead, use a pencil to press the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM manual eject button. The bay only supports one device at a time. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel.
... multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 26 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Modular Bay Battery pack The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. It is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. CAUTION: Never use a slim object...such as drive D:. Instead, use a pencil to press the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM manual eject button. The bay only supports one device at a time. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel.
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... overlay is on page 65. When this light is on . The light glows amber when the computer is being accessed. It glows amber while the battery is in Standby mode. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on . Wireless indicator light-Glows amber when the wireless antenna on... being charged. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is completely discharged. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the key. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key ...
... overlay is on page 65. When this light is on . The light glows amber when the computer is being accessed. It glows amber while the battery is in Standby mode. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on . Wireless indicator light-Glows amber when the wireless antenna on... being charged. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is completely discharged. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the key. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key ...
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...for detailed information. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk ? You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you to add a CD-ROM, DVDROM, ...CD-RW multifunction drive. See "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44 for a secondary battery, if one is seated in loss of data. drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you to remove modules. Doing so may damage the media and result in...
...for detailed information. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk ? You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you to add a CD-ROM, DVDROM, ...CD-RW multifunction drive. See "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44 for a secondary battery, if one is seated in loss of data. drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you to remove modules. Doing so may damage the media and result in...
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34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case.
34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case.
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...; Install PC Cards Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To register your software" on page 47. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity... battery that needs to be sure to complete "Setting up your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must attach the AC ...
...; Install PC Cards Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To register your software" on page 47. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity... battery that needs to be sure to complete "Setting up your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must attach the AC ...
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.... It takes much longer to unplug it in the Modular Bay is on page 88. To charge the secondary battery, fit it . For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay will charge. Charging the main and secondary...
.... It takes much longer to unplug it in the Modular Bay is on page 88. To charge the secondary battery, fit it . For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay will charge. Charging the main and secondary...
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...easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time CAUTION: 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 Press the... display latch 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...
...easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time CAUTION: 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 Press the... display latch 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...
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...time 45 Turning on page 91. The hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. NOTE: When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is in use. CAUTION: Never turn off the power again until the operating system ...has loaded completely. The Modular Bay/secondary battery indicator light flashes when the Modular Bay is connected to indicate that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and ...
...time 45 Turning on page 91. The hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. NOTE: When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is in use. CAUTION: Never turn off the power again until the operating system ...has loaded completely. The Modular Bay/secondary battery indicator light flashes when the Modular Bay is connected to indicate that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and ...
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... 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. Guidelines for a longer period, you are using it may take up to several hours to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off... a test page. 12 If your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in -use light on the system indicator panel is on. To complete the setup...
... 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. Guidelines for a longer period, you are using it may take up to several hours to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off... a test page. 12 If your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in -use light on the system indicator panel is on. To complete the setup...
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Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.... 58 Getting Started Caring for your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 88. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer This section gives tips on page 78. Never spray ...
Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.... 58 Getting Started Caring for your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 88. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer This section gives tips on page 78. Never spray ...
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..., if, for details. 61 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter...
..., if, for details. 61 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter...
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... press F10 again. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. Check your work on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If your battery fully discharges, your data even when you want to work to see "Power management" on page 88. Saving your work Before you when the... battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. NOTE: Always save feature. Your ...
... press F10 again. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. Check your work on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If your battery fully discharges, your data even when you want to work to see "Power management" on page 88. Saving your work Before you when the... battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. NOTE: Always save feature. Your ...
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... as listen to 700 MB of these things. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Using your CD or DVD drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). A DVD-ROM/ CD-RW multifunction drive can play back both...
... as listen to 700 MB of these things. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Using your CD or DVD drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). A DVD-ROM/ CD-RW multifunction drive can play back both...
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... computer to a domain server. Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left...
... computer to a domain server. Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left...
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... when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. 80 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ 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 you do not save your work... than restarting from Turn Off or Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation mode. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the ...
... when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. 80 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ 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 you do not save your work... than restarting from Turn Off or Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation mode. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the ...
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NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to shut down completely. Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows® XP Home operating system, ...
NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to shut down completely. Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows® XP Home operating system, ...
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86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . The on page 211. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first.... Be sure to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with future upgrades. Be sure to date with technical ...
86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . The on page 211. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first.... Be sure to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with future upgrades. Be sure to date with technical ...