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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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... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of your doctor. Failure...
... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Remove the battery pack. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of your doctor. Failure...
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... computer 43 Important information on the computer. 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 cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46...
... computer 43 Important information on the computer. 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 cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46...
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Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source ...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this ...
Never pull on a power cord/cable to the computer. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source ...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow this ...
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... 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 amber... tamper with wet hands. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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 the AC...
... 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 amber... tamper with wet hands. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; 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 the AC...
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... plugged into an AC power source for information on page 115 for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the...
... plugged into an AC power source for information on page 115 for at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the...
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... computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your PC. 50 Getting Started Using the computer 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...
... computer, Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your PC. 50 Getting Started Using the computer 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...
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... the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices... on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn 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 drives are designed to accommodate all those features.
... the many possible icons used on your model-about one second. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices... on your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn 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 drives are designed to accommodate all those features.
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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 computer Sample ..., click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; The operating system turns...
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 computer Sample ..., click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to locate the memory module slot cover. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; The operating system turns...
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... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place...
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... (optional) 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting...
... (optional) 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting...
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... off . Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
... off . Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
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...10070; While in which you left off the computer. ❖ Since information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power 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 continue working after all open programs and files you were using any of these ...
...10070; While in which you left off the computer. ❖ Since information is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power 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 continue working after all open programs and files you were using any of these ...
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... left off. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into a .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on using the Standby command and the main...
... left off. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into a .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on using the Standby command and the main...
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... the computer's USB ports. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 118. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional...
... the computer's USB ports. Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 118. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 77 Connecting an optional...
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.... If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to reconnect...
.... If the network you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See your software documentation for further information. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to reconnect...
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... of the most important rules of saving frequently. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type...
... of the most important rules of saving frequently. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you know the location, you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type...
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... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter ... It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. We recommend 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 is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter ... It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. We recommend 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 is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process...