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... yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power...
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... Starting again from Standby 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 118 Conserving battery power 119 What to do when the...
... Starting again from Standby 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 118 Conserving battery power 119 What to do when the...
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... document ... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 214
... document ... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 214
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... Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 221 If you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228... With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 ...
... Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 221 If you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228... With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 ...
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...) provides access to a large, heavy object, such as system alarms associated with your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your software, and music from DVD-ROMs and audio CDs. The Link indicator glows green when the computer is...
...) provides access to a large, heavy object, such as system alarms associated with your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your software, and music from DVD-ROMs and audio CDs. The Link indicator glows green when the computer is...
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...in Standby mode. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. It glows green when the battery is being charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The front panel provides a palm rest... to assist you to an external power source. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is on. The light flashes amber when the computer is connected to move the ...
...in Standby mode. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. It glows green when the battery is being charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The front panel provides a palm rest... to assist you to an external power source. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is on. The light flashes amber when the computer is connected to move the ...
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... on , pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of data. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key.
... on , pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of data. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key.
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... the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on . Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. Finding Your Way Around Underside 45 instead...
... the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on . Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. Finding Your Way Around Underside 45 instead...
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The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
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..., memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 55. To use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before adding external or internal components to be charged before you can... appear may vary depending on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next.
..., memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 55. To use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before adding external or internal components to be charged before you can... appear may vary depending on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next.
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 73) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. AC power indicator Power cable AC adapter...
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 73) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. AC power indicator Power cable AC adapter...
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... indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 114. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the... . If the electrical outlet is live electrical outlet. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live wall outlet. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on the back of , or apply heat to the power cable. Doing so...
... indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 114. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the... . If the electrical outlet is live electrical outlet. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live wall outlet. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on the back of , or apply heat to the power cable. Doing so...
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... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Slide Lift Opening the display panel 58 Getting Started Using the computer .... Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Slide Lift Opening the display panel 58 Getting Started Using the computer .... Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...and is manufactured using the display panel. For an illustration to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source... indicator glows when the computer is not connected to help you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the TFT manufacturing technology. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 42. Small bright dots may appear ...
...and is manufactured using the display panel. For an illustration to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to an external power source... indicator glows when the computer is not connected to help you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the TFT manufacturing technology. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 42. Small bright dots may appear ...
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...if you are not connected to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its cable to one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB-compatible. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using... a good idea to turn on the computer. Turning off the computer It is off your system settings to memory so When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using the computer for a while. If you are using a USB keyboard. You can attach one of the computer...
...if you are not connected to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its cable to one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB-compatible. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using... a good idea to turn on the computer. Turning off the computer It is off your system settings to memory so When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using the computer for a while. If you are using a USB keyboard. You can attach one of the computer...
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Ask your computer 75 that, when you turn off for a longer period, you can use . Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and ...Doing so may damage the media in use harsh or caustic chemical products to a domain server instead. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Caring for your computer This ...
Ask your computer 75 that, when you turn off for a longer period, you can use . Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and ...Doing so may damage the media in use harsh or caustic chemical products to a domain server instead. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Caring for your computer This ...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. ...will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. ...will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on ...
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...10070; A file you are using Standby mode. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. To save your data even when you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, ...automatic save your work to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be lost. Check your programs' documentation to warn you when the battery is running low. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you are currently working with, choose Save As from ...
...10070; A file you are using Standby mode. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. To save your data even when you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, ...automatic save your work to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be lost. Check your programs' documentation to warn you when the battery is running low. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you are currently working with, choose Save As from ...
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... not require power to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Restoring information from Turn Off. When you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ... up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to system settings. Use it from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if...
... not require power to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Restoring information from Turn Off. When you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ... up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to system settings. Use it from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if...
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...left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. For more... 105. Learning the Basics Powering down using . Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 102. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your information will be lost. If you were using Standby and the...
...left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. For more... 105. Learning the Basics Powering down using . Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 102. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your information will be lost. If you were using Standby and the...