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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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Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure to skin. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of ...
Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure to skin. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of ...
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... source" on the cooling fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can use it. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the... be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use external power or to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... source" on the cooling fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to charge the battery you can use it. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the... be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Do not use external power or to shut down. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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... to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power...
... to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power...
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... twist a cord/cable; never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter 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 place;... 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...
... twist a cord/cable; never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter 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 place;... 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...
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...source for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing ...'s Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light...
...source for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing ...'s Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the AC power light...
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...) and is now ready for you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for...
...) and is now ready for you turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for...
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... to all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your model-about... 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 of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. ...
... to all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on your model-about... 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 of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. ...
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The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting 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. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on page 115. 5...
The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting 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. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on page 115. 5...
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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. clip clip Sample pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized...
... 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized...
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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. 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.
... (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. 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.
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... computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while.
... computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while.
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... require power to shut down or turn on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ 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 which you left it...
... require power to shut down or turn on again. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ 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 which you left it...
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...power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 68. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main... 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 where you can continue working from turning off the computer or using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For ...
...power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 68. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main... 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 where you can continue working from turning off the computer or using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 For ...
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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, ... tips on page 118. 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. 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, ... tips on page 118. 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. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Caring for use with 3.5inch diskettes.
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... activated. See "Saving your work since you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your computer to...
... activated. See "Saving your work since you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your computer to...
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For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to the right of ...
For a program in case the main battery discharges before you return to work. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. This is a good idea to the right of ...
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... Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a...low-power suspension mode when 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. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving ...
... Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a...low-power suspension mode when 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. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving ...