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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
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... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
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34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
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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 computer. Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User ... Wizard guides you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed...
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User ... Wizard guides you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed...
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Doing...
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Doing...
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.... Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 121. Doing so may cause an electric shock. 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 the power cable. If the power...
.... Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 121. Doing so may cause an electric shock. 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 the power cable. If the power...
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery use the battery to charge the battery when the computer is on page 159. It takes much longer to select a power level setting that ...it . For more information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to charge the battery when the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . For more information, see "Running...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery use the battery to charge the battery when the computer is on page 159. It takes much longer to select a power level setting that ...it . For more information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to charge the battery when the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . For more information, see "Running...
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... all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not be able to all those features. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen. Turning on the power To turn on the...
... all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may not be able to all those features. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen. Turning on the power To turn on the...
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..., click List all modes, and select 640 x 480. If you are using the computer for a while. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain...
..., click List all modes, and select 640 x 480. If you are using the computer for a while. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain...
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... the computer To keep your computer, and explains how to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 101. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a longer period, you can use and result in loss of data. Never turn off for appropriate cleaning products. For ...the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to fit an antitheft lock. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives...
... the computer To keep your computer, and explains how to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 101. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a longer period, you can use and result in loss of data. Never turn off for appropriate cleaning products. For ...the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to fit an antitheft lock. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives...
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...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. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your work ..., if, for details. 79 See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs ...
...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. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your work ..., if, for details. 79 See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. HINT: Some programs ...
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... page 117. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If you need to be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your file to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your information will be stored. Saving... files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save.
... page 117. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If you need to be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your file to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your information will be stored. Saving... files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save.
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... of a domain. 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 again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you are off. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using . The Windows...
... of a domain. 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 again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you are off. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using . The Windows...
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... up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" ...on page 110. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the system is held on the hard disk, no...
... up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" ...on page 110. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the system is held on the hard disk, no...
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...save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer..., including all open programs and files you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your data will be lost . If... the battery discharges, your work first. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. For information...
...save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer..., including all open programs and files you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your data will be lost . If... the battery discharges, your work first. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. For information...
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... by closing the display panel, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Turn off computer. Using Standby If you were using the Standby command as follows...
... by closing the display panel, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Turn off computer. Using Standby If you were using the Standby command as follows...
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Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you are using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby ...
Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you are using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, then Shut down. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby ...
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... Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it many times. 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low...
... Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it many times. 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low...
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... once a month until the battery is using all batteries. After a period of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. The battery does not charge while the computer is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum...
... once a month until the battery is using all batteries. After a period of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. The battery does not charge while the computer is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum...