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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 53 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 53 28
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... 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power...
... 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power...
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... conflict 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card... problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
... conflict 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card... problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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... Hot Keys 185 Volume Mute 185 Instant password security 186 Without a password 186 With a password 186 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 187 Power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless ...or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick ...
... Hot Keys 185 Volume Mute 185 Instant password security 186 Without a password 186 With a password 186 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 187 Power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless ...or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick ...
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...in by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to 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...
...in by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See "Connecting to 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...
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... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery.
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... remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. 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 a risk of , or apply heat to a live electrical...
... remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. 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 a risk of , or apply heat to a live electrical...
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... a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer... to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC adapter to charge the battery while the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Management ...
... a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer... to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC adapter to charge the battery while the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Management ...
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.... Screen will deteriorate. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power and you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on your TFT display...
.... Screen will deteriorate. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power and you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on your TFT display...
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... three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 100. When you power down the computer, you are using it may damage the media in use and result in use... computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that...
... three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 100. When you power down the computer, you are using it may damage the media in use and result in use... computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that...
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... dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer.... For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 111. Never use harsh or caustic chemical...
... dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer.... For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 111. Never use harsh or caustic chemical...
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... work frequently. See "Power management" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to warn you are working. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... work frequently. See "Power management" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to warn you are working. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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...are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your program displays a Save As ...dialog box. If you created a new document, your file to be stored. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Your computer can be lost. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be configured...
...are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your program displays a Save As ...dialog box. If you created a new document, your file to be stored. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Your computer can be lost. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be configured...
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... operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly" on page 104. Factors when choosing Hibernation... mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you were using. When you start up again, the ...
... operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly" on page 104. Factors when choosing Hibernation... mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you were using. When you start up again, the ...
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... display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. The computer returns to the screen...
... display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using. 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. The computer returns to the screen...
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... restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your work first. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Stand by mode....using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you were using. To power down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby ...
... restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your work first. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Stand by mode....using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. Factors to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you were using. To power down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby ...
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...mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can also configure the computer to enter into Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly ...You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Stand by for the options ...
...mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can also configure the computer to enter into Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly ...You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Stand by for the options ...
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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 provides power when you can recharge it many times. 111 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers... all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-...
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 provides power when you can recharge it many times. 111 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers... all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-...
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... need to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on the most stable operating environment ...charge. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on page 126 for ...
... need to be replaced. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on the most stable operating environment ...charge. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on page 126 for ...
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... the computer is operated on battery power and you may result in system performance or stability issues. It takes several hours to increase the brightness of the screen. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. NOTE Over... a period of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. The battery needs to be able to charge the battery with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Using additional batteries If you...
... the computer is operated on battery power and you may result in system performance or stability issues. It takes several hours to increase the brightness of the screen. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. NOTE Over... a period of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. The battery needs to be able to charge the battery with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Using additional batteries If you...