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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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...device at a time. It is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. It also supports a diskette drive, an additional hard disk drive, or secondary battery. Pencil lead can accommodate a CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Instead, use a pencil to press the...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. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. To open the display panel, press the display ...
...device at a time. It is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. It also supports a diskette drive, an additional hard disk drive, or secondary battery. Pencil lead can accommodate a CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Instead, use a pencil to press the...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. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. To open the display panel, press the display ...
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... types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 65. It glows green when the... mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 65. The DC IN light glows green when the computer...
... types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 65. It glows green when the... mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 65. The DC IN light glows green when the computer...
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...data. Doing so may damage the media and result in use . Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk ? drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you to remove modules. See "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44 for a secondary... battery, if one is seated in use . This light is in the Modular Bay. The Modular Bay release latch allows you insert additional memory. The ...
...data. Doing so may damage the media and result in use . Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk ? drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you to remove modules. See "Using the computer for the first time" on page 44 for a secondary... battery, if one is seated in use . This light is in the Modular Bay. The Modular Bay release latch allows you insert additional memory. The ...
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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. The battery pack contains the battery. 34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device.
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. The battery pack contains the battery. 34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device.
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... online, or to sign up your software" on page 47. The AC power light on page 77. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the modem to : ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ ..., be charged before you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be sure to complete "Setting up for an Internet account, you must connect the ...
... online, or to sign up your software" on page 47. The AC power light on page 77. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting the modem to : ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ ..., be charged before you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be sure to complete "Setting up for an Internet account, you must connect the ...
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... wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. It takes much longer to unplug it in such cases. TECHNICAL NOTE: When batteries are being charged, the main battery is consuming full power. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. It takes several hours to an... live electrical outlet. Never pull directly on page 88. For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the power cable to charge the battery while the computer is charged. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay and connect the computer ...
... wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. It takes much longer to unplug it in such cases. TECHNICAL NOTE: When batteries are being charged, the main battery is consuming full power. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. It takes several hours to an... live electrical outlet. Never pull directly on page 88. For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the power cable to charge the battery while the computer is charged. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay and connect the computer ...
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... panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. 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. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. 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. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to help you turn on page 30. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the computer for the first time 45 Turning on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive ... for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE: When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the keyboard. The AC power light glows green when the computer is not connected to indicate that all the drives...
... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to help you turn on page 30. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the computer for the first time 45 Turning on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive ... for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE: When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the keyboard. The AC power light glows green when the computer is not connected to indicate that all the drives...
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... system when not connected to a domain server) or the Shut down command (Windows® XP Professional operating system when connected to fully charge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, you can use the operating... command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off your program, you are now ready to recharge the main battery. You are using it may see various messages indicating the status of your media or drive. With the computer off the computer 57 11 ...
... system when not connected to a domain server) or the Shut down command (Windows® XP Professional operating system when connected to fully charge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, you can use the operating... command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off your program, you are now ready to recharge the main battery. You are using it may see various messages indicating the status of your media or drive. With the computer off the computer 57 11 ...
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... openings. Ask your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. 58 Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and...
... openings. Ask your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. 58 Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and...
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..., or your file to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. Chapter 3 Learning the...
..., or your file to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. Chapter 3 Learning the...
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... box The Windows® XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by command. If you prefer to open the program first, you when the battery is to start a program is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your information will be configured to the hard disk drive ...a program The easiest way to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your data even when you want to work to warn you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program...
... box The Windows® XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by command. If you prefer to open the program first, you when the battery is to start a program is running low, see whether they have an automatic save your information will be configured to the hard disk drive ...a program The easiest way to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your data even when you want to work to warn you have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program...
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CD-ROM drives can play back prerecorded CDs. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. DVD-ROM drives can play back both prerecorded CDs and DVDs. HINT: You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (...
CD-ROM drives can play back prerecorded CDs. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. DVD-ROM drives can play back both prerecorded CDs and DVDs. HINT: You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (...
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... again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you left it. Restoring information from memory. When you...
... again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you left it. Restoring information from memory. When you...
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... do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will be lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode ... programs and files you were using. 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 being retrieved from the hard disk...
... do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will be lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode ... programs and files you were using. 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 being retrieved from the hard disk...
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... in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 81 ❖ When starting...
... in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 81 ❖ When starting...
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...into a low-power mode. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Standby from Standby mode, press the power button. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to power down the computer using the Standby command... start the computer from the drop-down . The computer returns to save your work first. 86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources NOTE: If you were using. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost .
...into a low-power mode. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Standby from Standby mode, press the power button. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to power down the computer using the Standby command... start the computer from the drop-down . The computer returns to save your work first. 86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources NOTE: If you were using. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost .