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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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33 Contents Power and the batteries 154 Keyboard problems 156 Display problems 156 Disk drive...Develop good computing habits 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet 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...
33 Contents Power and the batteries 154 Keyboard problems 156 Display problems 156 Disk drive...Develop good computing habits 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet 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...
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... on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to ...charge the battery, you can use external power or to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper...
... on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to ...charge the battery, you can use external power or to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper...
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Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the ... the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Do NOT pull the cable itself. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your...
Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the ... the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Do NOT pull the cable itself. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your...
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...: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to an external power source. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable ...
...: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to an external power source. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable ...
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...Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to the power cable. For more than a few hours at...cause fire or electric shock. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery while the computer is on page 105. Never remove the ...
...Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to the power cable. For more than a few hours at...cause fire or electric shock. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery while the computer is on page 105. Never remove the ...
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...panel Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. 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, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE...
...panel Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. 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, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an example of one of the screen. Small bright dots may appear on battery power and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. This is manufactured using the display panel. 54 Getting...
... intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an example of one of the screen. Small bright dots may appear on battery power and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. This is manufactured using the display panel. 54 Getting...
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... when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to recharge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the computer for... are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server instead. With the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to recharge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the computer for... are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server instead. With the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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...the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on. ❖ If you close the display panel to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will automatically ...lock. Ask your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the computer while it is...
...the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on. ❖ If you close the display panel to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will automatically ...lock. Ask your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the computer while it is...
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.... See "Power management" on . 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 save feature which you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can turn on page 106.
.... See "Power management" on . 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 save feature which you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can turn on page 106.
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... want your file to be stored. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. Always save your work Before you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you created a new document, your program...
... want your file to be stored. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. Always save your work Before you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you created a new document, your program...
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... again, the computer returns to the hard disk. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is being retrieved from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Turn Off. ❖... disk instead of the system is held on page 101. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system,...
... again, the computer returns to the hard disk. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is being retrieved from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Turn Off. ❖... disk instead of the system is held on page 101. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system,...
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...be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you first need to save your work first. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power...; While in Stand by " on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Turning off more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in Stand by ...
...be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you first need to save your work first. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power...; While in Stand by " on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Turning off more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in Stand by ...
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Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. If ... the screen you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode when you...
Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. If ... the screen you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode when you...
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... off computer. The on/off the display, and goes into Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow these methods, you can put the computer into Stand... off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode.
... off computer. The on/off the display, and goes into Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow these methods, you can put the computer into Stand... off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode.
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...these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. 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 ...Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile...
...these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. 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 ...Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile...
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...Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on battery power. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. This is continuously operated on battery power at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery...system performance for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may fail to your computer, and for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with the ...
...Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on battery power. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. This is continuously operated on battery power at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery...system performance for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may fail to your computer, and for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with the ...
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... the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. It takes much longer...an AC power source, you may not be charged before you may want to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...
... the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. It takes much longer...an AC power source, you may not be charged before you may want to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to these settings may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features...