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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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... damage to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Failure...
... damage to the computer. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. Failure...
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.... If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software...
.... If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software...
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... electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to remove... outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... electrical outlet, or to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting the power cord/cable to remove... outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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... power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never place heavy objects 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 ... a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; 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...
... power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never place heavy objects 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 ... a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; 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...
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...computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver... utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be used to select a power level...
...computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver... utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be used to select a power level...
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... technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your PC. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on the applications, power management...
... technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your PC. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on the applications, power management...
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...intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on battery power. This information applies to all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in ...the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to... use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and ...
...intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on battery power. This information applies to all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in ...the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to... use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and ...
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... computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of... Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
... computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on the system). Memory module slot cover Front of... Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
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The clips on either side of the memory module snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When ... module 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 place.
The clips on either side of the memory module snap into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When ... module 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 place.
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... Panel, Performance 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. Checking total memory When you add or...) 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.
... Panel, Performance 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. Checking total memory When you add or...) 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.
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..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a network, use light are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for turning off your work in -use the...
..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a network, use light are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for turning off your work in -use the...
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... options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...Since 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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. Hibernation mode...
... options to shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...Since 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 start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the hard disk. Hibernation mode...
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... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save... your work first. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when...
... on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save... your work first. If you were using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when...
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... moving your computer. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations...
... moving your computer. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Save 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 on -screen instructions. Check your program's documentation to work. 88 Learning ...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Save 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 on -screen instructions. Check your program's documentation to work. 88 Learning ...
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. 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 a number of other... Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. 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. You can use it...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. 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 a number of other... Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. 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. You can use it...