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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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... or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do...
... or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do...
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... on the cooling fan is blocked, it . These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your software" on...not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Important information on your ...
... on the cooling fan is blocked, it . These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your software" on...not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Do not use external power or to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Important information on your ...
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... Use of fire or other damage to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer. 46 Getting... Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/...
... Use of fire or other damage to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer. 46 Getting... Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/...
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...; Failure to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. 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 amber... when the main battery charge is low and it is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. never run a cord/cable through a ...
...; Failure to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. 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 amber... when the main battery charge is low and it is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on your model. never run a cord/cable through a ...
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... be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided ...AC Adapter to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned...
... be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided ...AC Adapter to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned...
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... of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic 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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer...
... of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic 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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer...
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... possible icons used on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 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 possible configurations for the first time 51 the.... Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power.
... possible icons used on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 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 possible configurations for the first time 51 the.... Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power.
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... panel and turn the computer upside down depending on the system). For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using...
... panel and turn the computer upside down depending on the system). For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using...
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... loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted...
... loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module 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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted...
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... When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance... (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.
... When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance... (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.
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Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in progress and are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work in -use light are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even ...
Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in progress and are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work in -use light are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even ...
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...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 state in Hibernation mode,... the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which...
...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 state in Hibernation mode,... the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which...
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... 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 it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main...computer 65 For information on page 70. Factors 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 your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" ...
... 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 it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main...computer 65 For information on page 70. Factors 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 your computer for Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" ...
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... 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's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. For information about taking care of your computer.
... 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's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's USB ports. For information about taking care of your computer.
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... features. Your work since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your file 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 must restart your computer...
... features. Your work since you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your file 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 must restart your computer...
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... Before you return to work on -screen instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your program's documentation to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name...
... Before you return to work on -screen instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your program's documentation to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name...
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...The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can recharge it many times. 103 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode ... an AC outlet. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter ...
...The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can recharge it many times. 103 Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode ... an AC outlet. It has a number of other features that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter ...