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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
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... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
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34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
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... set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you turn on page 48. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. To use it. Setting...
... set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you turn on page 48. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software setup choices. To use it. Setting...
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself.
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself.
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... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to a power source 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN. 50 Getting ... cable. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. There is connected to an external power...
... being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to a power source 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN. 50 Getting ... cable. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. There is connected to an external power...
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...utility can be used . For more than a few hours at a time. Connect the computer to recharge. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Before you can use , see "Power Management" on page 159. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the AC adapter and power...leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to a live power outlet using all of the battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on page 116. The less power the computer is connected to...
...utility can be used . For more than a few hours at a time. Connect the computer to recharge. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Before you can use , see "Power Management" on page 159. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the AC adapter and power...leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to a live power outlet using all of the battery can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on page 116. The less power the computer is connected to...
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... the computer: 1 Check that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button, located above the keyboard, until the on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are designed to increase...
... the computer: 1 Check that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button, located above the keyboard, until the on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are designed to increase...
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... the Display area (resolution) set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may need to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in the Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List all modes, and... select 640 x 480. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to click the Settings tab in progress and are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
... the Display area (resolution) set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may need to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in the Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List all modes, and... select 640 x 480. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to click the Settings tab in progress and are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into...
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...computer This section gives tips on page 116. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer"... Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server instead. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. 76 Getting Started Caring for ...to fit an antitheft lock. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use .
...computer This section gives tips on page 116. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server or the Shut down the computer"... Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server instead. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. 76 Getting Started Caring for ...to fit an antitheft lock. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use .
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... the computer's memory until you save feature which you must restart your computer, or your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your work , if, for details. 79 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic... 124. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... the computer's memory until you save feature which you must restart your computer, or your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your work , if, for details. 79 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic... 124. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you are working. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be stored. If you are using the Stand by. If you created a new ... drive. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you need to do. Always save your work to warn you when the battery is all you want your Windows® program, click Save.
If your battery fully discharges, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be stored. If you are using the Stand by. If you created a new ... drive. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you need to do. Always save your work to warn you when the battery is all you want your Windows® program, click Save.
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Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down : ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using any of these options to ...
Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down : ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using any of these options to ...
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...the computer down completely, but automatically powers up the computer. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data 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 a little more time and battery power than restoring it when you left it. Since Hibernation mode ...
...the computer down completely, but automatically powers up the computer. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data 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 a little more time and battery power than restoring it when you left it. Since Hibernation mode ...
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..., see "Going into a power-saving mode. If you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby..." on page 113. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you power down the computer Standby command Standby puts the computer into Standby mode more quickly" on...
..., see "Going into a power-saving mode. If you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby..." on page 113. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you power down the computer Standby command Standby puts the computer into Standby mode more quickly" on...
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... Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. The computer returns to memory, turns off computer. To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are not a member of all open programs and files to the screen you can...
... Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. The computer returns to memory, turns off computer. To turn the system back on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are not a member of all open programs and files to the screen you can...
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... blinks amber to save your information will be lost. The Shut Down window appears. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into a low-power mode. 113 Learning the Basics...
... blinks amber to save your information will be lost. The Shut Down window appears. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into a low-power mode. 113 Learning the Basics...
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...of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Many of these features active,...your computer while traveling. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it many times. 116 You can use it is not being used, thereby...
...of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Many of these features active,...your computer while traveling. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it many times. 116 You can use it is not being used, thereby...
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... or a docking station for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment...and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, or to run applications and devices. This is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to retain a charge. ...
... or a docking station for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will provide the most stable operating environment...and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, or to run applications and devices. This is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to retain a charge. ...