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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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Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If you have taken the ...
Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again, until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If you have taken the ...
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...the air intake on the computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to shut down. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software" on page 44...computer 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The ...
...the air intake on the computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to shut down. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software" on page 44...computer 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The ...
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... source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a... live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. When you...
... source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a... live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. When you...
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...with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; 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 ... cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. never place heavy objects on ...
...with the cord/cable or plug; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; 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 ... cord/cable; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. never place heavy objects on ...
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...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select ... of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. After that, the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is charged for information on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the...
...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select ... of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. After that, the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is charged for information on page 115 for the first time, avoid leaving the...
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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 appear on your PC. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the ...
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 appear on your PC. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the ...
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... model may not be able to all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC... power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to increase the brightness of the icons or ...
... model may not be able to all possible configurations for the first time 51 the brightness of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC... power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This information applies to increase the brightness of the icons or ...
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... is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). 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 , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front... window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover.
... is on, click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). 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 , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front... window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover.
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...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 the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
...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 the memory module connector until the clips snap into the socket and level when secured in place. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
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... memory. 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of...
... memory. 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of...
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If you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have work . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the ...
If you turn off the power while a disk is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have work . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the ...
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... returns 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 the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on again. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...disk activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on...
... returns 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 the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on again. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...disk activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or turn on...
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...work before putting your computer on your hard disk. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less ...see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. If you were using. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode....
...work before putting your computer on your hard disk. Be sure to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less ...see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. If you were using. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For information on placing your computer into a powersaving mode....
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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. For information about taking care of your computer This section gives tips on page 118. ...77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for 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 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. For information about taking care of your computer This section gives tips on page 118. ...77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for 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.
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... information. See your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information...
... information. See your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information...
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... work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you return to work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your work . Otherwise, type the full file path. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your...
... work 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the location, you return to work on -screen instructions. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you can search for it has an automatic save your work . Otherwise, type the full file path. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your...
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... it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 It has... a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery ...
... it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 103 It has... a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery ...