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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Setting up other devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
... Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery power 112 Power Profiles 113...
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...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
...Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security 218 Without a password... 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 ...
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... expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can use the computer on surfaces ... tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Important...
To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can use the computer on surfaces ... tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Important...
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... the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable,... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
... the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable,... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
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...through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes ...
...through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue or green, depending on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes ...
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...be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your ...computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 115 for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully ...
...be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your ...computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 115 for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully ...
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... by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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... accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all drives are examples of some of the screen while on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power ... described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used...
... accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all drives are examples of some of the screen while on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power ... described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue or green, depending on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used...
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The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, ...module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and ...
The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, ...module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and ...
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... Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module...
... Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module...
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... and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory...of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
... and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory...of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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... connected to lose your computer when you to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate If you have up to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
... connected to lose your computer when you to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate If you have up to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are...
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...information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to start up than when restarting ...from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn off your computer, save your files and ...
...information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to start up than when restarting ...from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn off your computer, save your files and ...
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... when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 68. If... your work before putting your computer on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and... consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using. Be sure to the mode in system memory (...
... when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 68. If... your work before putting your computer on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and... consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using. Be sure to the mode in system memory (...
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For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external ... drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 118.
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external ... drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 118.
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 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 ...
If the network you are working, you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 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 ...
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... do not know the program's location, type the command line. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you...
... do not know the program's location, type the command line. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you...
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has...