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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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...will vary depending on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity... battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Important information on your computer's cooling ...
...will vary depending on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity... battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Important information on your computer's cooling ...
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... damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. As a general...
... damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. As a general...
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... cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this...
... cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this...
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...forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 105. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . There is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing to the power cable... is on page 110. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. It takes much longer...
...forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 105. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . There is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Continuing to the power cable... is on page 110. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. It takes much longer...
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...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 the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. Sample opening the display panel ... TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to turn it . Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features,...
...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 the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. Sample opening the display panel ... TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to turn it . Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features,...
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... force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons that may appear on your TFT display when you...
... force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons that may appear on your TFT display when you...
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may damage the media in use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your ... its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you have three options to a domain server instead. Never turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer, you have work in progress and are using the computer for a longer period, you can use . When...
Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may damage the media in use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your ... its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you have three options to a domain server instead. Never turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer, you have work in progress and are using the computer for a longer period, you can use . When...
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Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly...
Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly...
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... turn on page 106. 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. See "Power management" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information...
... turn on page 106. 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. See "Power management" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information...
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... be stored. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be configured to warn you when the battery is all 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.... Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. If you created a new document, your data even when you need to give it a file name.
... be stored. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be configured to warn you when the battery is all 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.... Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. If you created a new document, your data even when you need to give it a file name.
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... see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is held on page 101. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, ...
... see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system 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 ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is held on page 101. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, ...
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... be lost if you do not save your work first. If you left off the computer by mode, the computer uses some battery power. For more information about going into Stand by " on page 103. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into Stand by mode more .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off . Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you can also turn on the...
... be lost if you do not save your work first. If you left off the computer by mode, the computer uses some battery power. For more information about going into Stand by " on page 103. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into Stand by mode more .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off . Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you can also turn on the...
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NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display ... the screen you close the Control Panel. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display ... the screen you close the Control Panel. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
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..., and goes into a low-power mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off computer. You can put the computer into Stand by mode by either pressing...
..., and goes into a low-power mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off computer. You can put the computer into Stand by mode by either pressing...
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Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling..... 105 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is...
Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling..... 105 We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is...
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...your accessories information that will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 117 for an extended period (more than on battery power. The battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and ... that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. This may shorten...
...your accessories information that will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 117 for an extended period (more than on battery power. The battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and ... that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. This may shorten...
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...Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can use the preset configuration. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the system should use it to charge the battery while the computer is operated on battery power and you may vary depending on . 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries... Changes to carry additional charged batteries with you. For assistance with the power management ...
...Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can use the preset configuration. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the system should use it to charge the battery while the computer is operated on battery power and you may vary depending on . 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries... Changes to carry additional charged batteries with you. For assistance with the power management ...