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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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... securing it 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 a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet network cable. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to your software, and...
... securing it 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 a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet network cable. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to your software, and...
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See "System indicator panel" on page 79. The light flashes amber when the computer is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. For more information on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. The front panel ...a palm rest to an external power source. The system indicator panel provides information about various system functions. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is connected to assist you to move the cursor with the stroke of a...
See "System indicator panel" on page 79. The light flashes amber when the computer is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. For more information on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. The front panel ...a palm rest to an external power source. The system indicator panel provides information about various system functions. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is connected to assist you to move the cursor with the stroke of a...
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... the F10 key, glows when the cursor control overlay is being accessed. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the key Never turn off the computer while any drive is being accessed. The disc/disk activity light flashes when the...
... the F10 key, glows when the cursor control overlay is being accessed. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the key Never turn off the computer while any drive is being accessed. The disc/disk activity light flashes when the...
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...of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad 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 ...
...of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad 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 ...
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For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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.
For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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.
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Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. To use it. The first time you must complete ... Wizard guides you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you turn on page 55. Setting up your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. Getting Started Setting up your...
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. To use it. The first time you must complete ... Wizard guides you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you turn on page 55. Setting up your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. Getting Started Setting up your...
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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.
...; 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.
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... a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the electrical outlet is live wall outlet. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on top of the computer. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue... use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on . There is on page 114. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the...
... a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. If the electrical outlet is live wall outlet. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on top of the computer. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue... use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on . There is on page 114. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the...
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... a time. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time... Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Once the...
... a time. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time... Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Once the...
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...on page 42. Your display contains an extremely large number of the keyboard. For an illustration to help you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 118. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer's drives. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing ... top of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is not connected 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 manufactured using the display panel. Small...
...on page 42. Your display contains an extremely large number of the keyboard. For an illustration to help you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 118. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer's drives. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing ... top of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is not connected 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 manufactured using the display panel. Small...
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... after you turn off your computer when you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using the computer for a while. If you are not connected to fully charge the main... battery. When you are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the computer ...
... after you turn off your computer when you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using the computer for a while. If you are not connected to fully charge the main... battery. When you are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the computer ...
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...damage the media in loss of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for ...To keep your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 114.
...damage the media in loss of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for ...To keep your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 114.
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...system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently.... Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you...
...system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently.... Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you...
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Your computer can be lost. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to warn you when the battery is running low. To save: ❖ A file you are using Standby mode. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are updating, open the ...program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 132. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work...
Your computer can be lost. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to warn you when the battery is running low. To save: ❖ A file you are using Standby mode. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are updating, open the ...program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 132. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work...
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... changes to the hard disk. Restart command Restart is turned off. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting 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 data is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to system settings. When you start up again, the system does not automatically open the ...
... changes to the hard disk. Restart command Restart is turned off. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting 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 data is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to system settings. When you start up again, the system does not automatically open the ...
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... to save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If 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...be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from where you left it , including all open programs and files you ...
... to save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If 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...be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from where you left it , including all open programs and files you ...