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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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... to skin. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
... to skin. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
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... computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use external power or to your computer. If...
... computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. To use external power or to your computer. If...
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... adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable... computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
... adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable... computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
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... to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never bend or twist a cord/cable; 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 ...
... to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never bend or twist a cord/cable; 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 ...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove ...
... using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove ...
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.... Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
.... Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
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... the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select ... the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to ensure that all of the screen technology. Below ...
... the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select ... the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to ensure that all of the screen technology. Below ...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the ... upside down depending on , click Start, 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 (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 54...
For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the ... upside down depending on , click Start, 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 (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 54...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the ... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not...
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the ... snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not...
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...) 59 Front 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ...
...) 59 Front 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ...
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... power while a disk is being accessed, you turn off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to fully charge the main battery.
... power while a disk is being accessed, you turn off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have up to fully charge the main battery.
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...the system 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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer commands to save your ...
...the system 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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode..., the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer commands to save your ...
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... for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using Hibernation mode.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 68. You should save your work before putting your computer on...
... for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using Hibernation mode.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 68. You should save your work before putting your computer on...
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... 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 optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB...
... 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 optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB...
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This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 If the network ...
This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 88 for details. 80 If the network ...
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... saving frequently. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your program's documentation to work. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can search for...
... saving frequently. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your program's documentation to work. Check your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it has an automatic save your work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you can search for...
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...features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 103 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. It has a number of... these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use...
...features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 103 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. It has a number of... these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use...