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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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... and PC cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you through steps to set up your software NOTE The...Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order ...
... and PC cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you through steps to set up your software NOTE The...Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order ...
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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. Power cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Do NOT...
...; 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. Power cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Do NOT...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. There is connected to an external power source. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. ... the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a live electrical outlet. 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 not connected to the power cable.
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. There is connected to an external power source. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. ... the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a live electrical outlet. 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 not connected to the power cable.
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...Power Saver utility can be used . It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on page 116. Continuing to show that reduces...setting that it . The less power the computer is on. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Before you can use , see "Power Management" on page 159. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
...Power Saver utility can be used . It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on page 116. Continuing to show that reduces...setting that it . The less power the computer is on. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Before you can use , see "Power Management" on page 159. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
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... icons used on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are examples of some of LCD technology. Screen will deteriorate...
... icons used on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are examples of some of LCD technology. Screen will deteriorate...
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... the Shut down command if you are using the computer for a while. Powering off the computer It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. If you have work in the Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List ...all modes, and select 640 x 480. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to turn on the internal display panel may need to...
... the Shut down command if you are using the computer for a while. Powering off the computer It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. If you have work in the Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List ...all modes, and select 640 x 480. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to turn on the internal display panel may need to...
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..." on page 101. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning...
..." on page 101. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning...
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... turn on page 124. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while 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. This..., for details. 79 You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working.
... turn on page 124. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while 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. This..., for details. 79 You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working.
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... you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to do. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be stored. If you are using the Stand by. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save... 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it a file name. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to be lost.
... you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to do. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be stored. If you are using the Stand by. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save... 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it a file name. 88 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to be lost.
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Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using. The Windows® XP Professional ...
Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using. The Windows® XP Professional ...
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... same as Turn Off or Shut down but it from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, 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 time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer...
... same as Turn Off or Shut down but it from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, 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 time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer...
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... eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will 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 where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer Standby command Standby puts the...
... eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will 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 where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer Standby command Standby puts the...
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... the display, and goes into a low-power The computer saves the state of a domain, power off the computer using . To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of...
... the display, and goes into a low-power The computer saves the state of a domain, power off the computer using . To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of...
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... the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are a member of options. 3 Click OK. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly You...
... the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are a member of options. 3 Click OK. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly You...
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 116 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 116 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile...
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... power to be replaced. 117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 129 for other... product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is using all batteries. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, or to retain a charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is fully...
... power to be replaced. 117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 129 for other... product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is using all batteries. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, or to retain a charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is fully...