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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low...
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... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
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... plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, ...PC cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50 for more information. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Do not use it could cause the ...
... plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, ...PC cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50 for more information. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Do not use it could cause the ...
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... touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Use of an...
... touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Use of an...
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.... Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the...
.... Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the...
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... becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 110. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. It takes several hours to an... than a few hours at a time. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is on. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to...
... becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on page 110. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. It takes several hours to an... than a few hours at a time. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is on. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to...
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... Saver utility can be used . Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it. Sample opening the display panel NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the... power required for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications, features, and devices, the ...
... Saver utility can be used . Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it. Sample opening the display panel NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the... power required for system operation and will allow the battery to turn it on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications, features, and devices, the ...
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... computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. Small bright dots may appear on battery power and you may come on your TFT display when you have selected all possible configurations for the first time To avoid damaging the display...
... computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. Small bright dots may appear on battery power and you may come on your TFT display when you have selected all possible configurations for the first time To avoid damaging the display...
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... to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the...
... to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the...
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...the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. ...Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut ...
...the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. ...Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut ...
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... "Power management" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... "Power management" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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... page 106. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you are using the...
... page 106. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you are using the...
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...Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While 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 restoring it , including all open programs and files you were using. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down ...computer down completely, but it . When you left it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you start up again, the computer returns to the hard disk....
...Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While 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 restoring it , including all open programs and files you were using. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down ...computer down completely, but it . When you left it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you start up again, the computer returns to the hard disk....
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... by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your data will eventually discharge in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into ...by " on page 103. Learning the Basics Powering down using . Be sure to the mode in Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. For more information about going into Stand by mode more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖...
... by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your data will eventually discharge in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into ...by " on page 103. Learning the Basics Powering down using . Be sure to the mode in Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. For more information about going into Stand by mode more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖...
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... the computer to the screen you close the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from...
... the computer to the screen you close the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from...
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... to save your information will be lost. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to indicate the... machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The on/off light blinks to memory, turns off computer. Be sure to power down using the Stand by mode. You can...
... to save your information will be lost. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to indicate the... machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The on/off light blinks to memory, turns off computer. Be sure to power down using the Stand by mode. You can...
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... periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. It has a number of other features ...that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing ...
... periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. It has a number of other features ...that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing ...
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... period (more than on applications, power management settings and features utilized. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on battery power. Power management Your computer ships with your accessories information that you play ...optimum system performance for all batteries. To ensure that will need to stay current on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on usage. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not charge ...
... period (more than on applications, power management settings and features utilized. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on battery power. Power management Your computer ships with your accessories information that you play ...optimum system performance for all batteries. To ensure that will need to stay current on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on usage. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not charge ...
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... or stability issues. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to power the computer. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may vary depending on the applications, ... Screen will deteriorate. To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. The battery needs to be able to carry additional charged batteries with the computer off. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with...
... or stability issues. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to power the computer. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may vary depending on the applications, ... Screen will deteriorate. To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. The battery needs to be able to carry additional charged batteries with the computer off. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with...