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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. ...use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious...
Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. ...use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious...
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... lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to cause birth defects or ...other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric ...
... lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Failure to cause birth defects or ...other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric ...
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...battery charge is low and it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a ...
...battery charge is low and it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a ...
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...plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for information on page 119 for 24 hours. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the... main battery" on replacing the main battery. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer ...
...plugged into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for information on page 119 for 24 hours. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the... main battery" on replacing the main battery. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer ...
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... battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the power socket. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse ...battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer" on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could cause it...
... battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the power socket. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse ...battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer" on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could cause it...
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...other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on , go to a power outlet. Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 123 ❖ To replace the main battery, use . ❖ If... that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on battery power for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack...
...other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on , go to a power outlet. Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 123 ❖ To replace the main battery, use . ❖ If... that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at least five minutes of the battery meter. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on battery power for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack...
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... for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your computer has wireless LAN capability. NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft, make sure the Wireless antenna is dedicated to preserving the environment by air, you may apply. Mobile Computing Traveling tips 125 Toshiba is set to... to work" on page 42, also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer. For more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. special handling may be required to pass...
... for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your computer has wireless LAN capability. NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft, make sure the Wireless antenna is dedicated to preserving the environment by air, you may apply. Mobile Computing Traveling tips 125 Toshiba is set to... to work" on page 42, also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer. For more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. special handling may be required to pass...
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...indicator is glowing, the computer is on . If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the power. Closing the failed program should allow you to close, then click End Task. To power off and then on . Make sure you want to continue working by plugging in the lower-right ... a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by looking at...
...indicator is glowing, the computer is on . If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the power. Closing the failed program should allow you to close, then click End Task. To power off and then on . Make sure you want to continue working by plugging in the lower-right ... a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by looking at...
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...time clock (RTC) battery). For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not charge. Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are interrelated. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working ...on page 120. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may not be faulty. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the computer" on when you plug in a lamp or other appliance. The battery may...
...time clock (RTC) battery). For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not charge. Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are interrelated. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working ...on page 120. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may not be faulty. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the computer" on when you plug in a lamp or other appliance. The battery may...
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... too hot or too cold to turn on the most recent software and hardware options for your Power Plans (see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see "Charging batteries" on page 111. Let the battery discharge...
... too hot or too cold to turn on the most recent software and hardware options for your Power Plans (see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see "Charging batteries" on page 111. Let the battery discharge...
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.... To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the settings for an external monitor. You...
.... To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the settings for an external monitor. You...
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This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for the country of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for various parts of purchase. USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved AS approved 208
This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for the country of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for various parts of purchase. USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved AS approved 208
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... resume failure message 168 computer lock 92 computing tips 93 ConfigFree® 162 Connectivity Doctor 163 profile settings 164 starting 162 connecting AC adaptor 46 power cord/cable 47 printer 80 connection set up 130 Ctrl keys 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127...
... resume failure message 168 computer lock 92 computing tips 93 ConfigFree® 162 Connectivity Doctor 163 profile settings 164 starting 162 connecting AC adaptor 46 power cord/cable 47 printer 80 connection set up 130 Ctrl keys 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127...
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...will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 208 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 ...cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not ...
...will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 208 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 ...cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not ...