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... 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61...
... 53 Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61...
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... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 121 Battery Notice 122 Power management 122 Charging the battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 Determining remaining battery power 126 Conserving battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Setting battery alarms 128 Changing the main...
... Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 121 Battery Notice 122 Power management 122 Charging the battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 125 Determining remaining battery power 126 Conserving battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Setting battery alarms 128 Changing the main...
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...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode...
...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225...Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode...
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... a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet® network cable. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you plug in the AC adapter for cabling and connectors. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals...
... a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet® network cable. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you plug in the AC adapter for cabling and connectors. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals...
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... flashes amber when the computer is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . It glows amber while the battery is connected to play a CD or DVD. It glows green when the battery is in Standby mode. It does not glow if the external power source is... disconnected or if the battery is playing. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 45 System indicator panel The CD/DVD indicator light glows green when a CD or ...
... flashes amber when the computer is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . It glows amber while the battery is connected to play a CD or DVD. It glows green when the battery is in Standby mode. It does not glow if the external power source is... disconnected or if the battery is playing. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 45 System indicator panel The CD/DVD indicator light glows green when a CD or ...
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Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to eject the disc. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device.
Press the button again to play a CD or DVD. Underside CPU cooling fan Battery pack Hard disk drive Battery release latch The hard disk drive is currently playing. If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to eject the disc. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is the computer's permanent data storage device.
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... temperature suitable for optimum performance by the cooling fan. Do not use the computer on page 129. The battery release latch secures the battery to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. For... as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. The battery pack contains the battery. 48 Finding Your Way Around Underside The CPU cooling fan keeps the central processing unit at a lower performance level or cause ...
... temperature suitable for optimum performance by the cooling fan. Do not use the computer on page 129. The battery release latch secures the battery to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from reaching the CPU. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. For... as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by creating a vacuum. The battery pack contains the battery. 48 Finding Your Way Around Underside The CPU cooling fan keeps the central processing unit at a lower performance level or cause ...
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... on page 57. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup... clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on -screen instructions to enter the information about your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. See "Connecting to a power ...
... on page 57. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup... clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on -screen instructions to enter the information about your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 55 Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. See "Connecting to a power ...
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... "Using diskettes" on page 191) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to charge the computer's battery. For more information about diskettes, see "Using SD cards" on page 89. These drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes. Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an...
... "Using diskettes" on page 191) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to charge the computer's battery. For more information about diskettes, see "Using SD cards" on page 89. These drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes. Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an...
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..." on . There is on page 121. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the ...computer plugged in and turned off . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is charged for more information on top of electric shock. Once the...
..." on . There is on page 121. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the ...computer plugged in and turned off . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is charged for more information on top of electric shock. Once the...
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Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Using the computer for the first time 61 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel.
Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Using the computer for the first time 61 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel.
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...No, then click Next. 13 Click Finish. Doing so may see various messages indicating the status of your hard disk. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is connected and turned on , do not turn on your printer is fully charged. Powering off the computer It is a good idea... to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a longer period, power down the computer if you automatically return to print. The operating system prompts you to a...
...No, then click Next. 13 Click Finish. Doing so may see various messages indicating the status of your hard disk. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is connected and turned on , do not turn on your printer is fully charged. Powering off the computer It is a good idea... to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a longer period, power down the computer if you automatically return to print. The operating system prompts you to a...
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...the computer Before moving your computer This section gives tips on page 121. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 102. Although your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with ... Ask your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. 80 Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never pick up the computer...
...the computer Before moving your computer This section gives tips on page 121. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 102. Although your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with ... Ask your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. 80 Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never pick up the computer...
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... tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you when the battery is running low. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working. See your file to the... disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 82 ...
... tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you when the battery is running low. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working. See your file to the... disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 82 ...
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... name a file, see "Windows® XP file system" on page 201. Your computer can be lost. For information on how to warn you when the battery is running low, see "Power Management" on page 138. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check...
... name a file, see "Windows® XP file system" on page 201. Your computer can be lost. For information on how to warn you when the battery is running low, see "Power Management" on page 138. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check...
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Factors 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. This is turned off. Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings ...
Factors 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. This is turned off. Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings ...
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...in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down option. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some... battery power. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from where...
...in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down option. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some... battery power. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby mode, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from where...
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... If you are a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The computer turns itself off computer window appears. If you were using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and...
... If you are a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The computer turns itself off computer window appears. If you were using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and...
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The properties window for example, Normal in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details in the "Running on batteries" section. 107 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire-for the option you selected appears. If you selected. If you selected Normal, you would click Details in the same section as the power option you selected the Normal option, the Normal Properties window appears.
The properties window for example, Normal in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details in the "Running on batteries" section. 107 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire-for the option you selected appears. If you selected. If you selected Normal, you would click Details in the same section as the power option you selected the Normal option, the Normal Properties window appears.
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... lid Set this option to Power Off if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you close the Control Panel. The Set the... the computer up again, press and release the power button; the on/off when you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to...DC only if you want the computer to turn off light changes to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the display panel. 8 Click Override all Modes with DC only option 9 ...
... lid Set this option to Power Off if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you close the Control Panel. The Set the... the computer up again, press and release the power button; the on/off when you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to...DC only if you want the computer to turn off light changes to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the display panel. 8 Click Override all Modes with DC only option 9 ...