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... from the Internet 74 Toshiba's online resources 75 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design 76 Running the computer on battery power 76 Maximizing battery life 77 Using additional battery packs 77 Battery safety precautions 78 Charging batteries 78 Charging the main battery 78 Charging the RTC battery 79 Using a battery charger 80 Monitoring main battery power 80 Determining remaining...
... from the Internet 74 Toshiba's online resources 75 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design 76 Running the computer on battery power 76 Maximizing battery life 77 Using additional battery packs 77 Battery safety precautions 78 Charging batteries 78 Charging the main battery 78 Charging the RTC battery 79 Using a battery charger 80 Monitoring main battery power 80 Determining remaining...
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... 85 Turning off the display automatically 86 Enabling the screen saver 86 Changing the main battery 88 Removing the battery from the computer ........ 88 Inserting a charged battery 89 Disposing of used batteries safely 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 5: Expansion Options 92 Using your computer at the office 92 Optional Slim Port Replicator 93 Back...
... 85 Turning off the display automatically 86 Enabling the screen saver 86 Changing the main battery 88 Removing the battery from the computer ........ 88 Inserting a charged battery 89 Disposing of used batteries safely 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 5: Expansion Options 92 Using your computer at the office 92 Optional Slim Port Replicator 93 Back...
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... hardware conflicts on your own .... 155 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 157 Memory card problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 161 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Sound system problems 165 PC Card problems 166 Printer problems 169 ...Modem problems 170 Develop good computing habits 170 If you need further assistance 172 Before you call 172 Contacting Toshiba 172 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 174 Toshiba's worldwide offices 174 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Volume Control 178 Volume Mute 179 Password security 179 Without a...
... hardware conflicts on your own .... 155 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 157 Memory card problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 161 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Sound system problems 165 PC Card problems 166 Printer problems 169 ...Modem problems 170 Develop good computing habits 170 If you need further assistance 172 Before you call 172 Contacting Toshiba 172 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 174 Toshiba's worldwide offices 174 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Volume Control 178 Volume Mute 179 Password security 179 Without a...
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...several hours in place. For more information about inserting or removing the main battery, see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 40. For more information on expanding your computer. The removable main battery module powers the computer when you're away from an AC power source....as the optional Slim Port Replicator. 28 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion port Expansion memory slot cover Main battery release latch Main battery module Hard disk drive cover Speaker The expansion port allows you to connect the computer to an expansion device such ...
...several hours in place. For more information about inserting or removing the main battery, see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 40. For more information on expanding your computer. The removable main battery module powers the computer when you're away from an AC power source....as the optional Slim Port Replicator. 28 Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion port Expansion memory slot cover Main battery release latch Main battery module Hard disk drive cover Speaker The expansion port allows you to connect the computer to an expansion device such ...
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... of typing the letter printed on the key. When this light is not connected. System indicator panel AC power On/off Main battery Hard disk drive Optional high-capacity battery Wi-Fi indicator light The AC power light shows the power status of typing the letter printed on the key. Finding Your...
... of typing the letter printed on the key. When this light is not connected. System indicator panel AC power On/off Main battery Hard disk drive Optional high-capacity battery Wi-Fi indicator light The AC power light shows the power status of typing the letter printed on the key. Finding Your...
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...means the power is off and the computer is time to a power source" on page 46. The optional high-capacity battery light indicates whether the computer's optional high-capacity battery (if present) is receiving power from the AC adapter. ❖ Flashing amber means there may be a problem with... the AC adapter, the main battery, or the computer. For more information, see "Monitoring main battery power" on , and power is being supplied. ❖ Flashing amber, in two-second intervals, means the power is...
...means the power is off and the computer is time to a power source" on page 46. The optional high-capacity battery light indicates whether the computer's optional high-capacity battery (if present) is receiving power from the AC adapter. ❖ Flashing amber means there may be a problem with... the AC adapter, the main battery, or the computer. For more information, see "Monitoring main battery power" on , and power is being supplied. ❖ Flashing amber, in two-second intervals, means the power is...
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...the Wi-Fi antenna switch off. wireless fidelity) indicator light glows amber when the Wi-Fi antenna is powered by the main battery (and optional high-capacity battery, if present) or by the AC adapter. For more information on your computer's power management, see "Power Management" on .... AC adapter Your computer is turned on page 143. TECHNICAL NOTE: The main battery doesn't charge while the computer is being accessed. Finding Your Way Around AC adapter 33 The hard disk drive light indicates whether the internal ...
...the Wi-Fi antenna switch off. wireless fidelity) indicator light glows amber when the Wi-Fi antenna is powered by the main battery (and optional high-capacity battery, if present) or by the AC adapter. For more information on your computer's power management, see "Power Management" on .... AC adapter Your computer is turned on page 143. TECHNICAL NOTE: The main battery doesn't charge while the computer is being accessed. Finding Your Way Around AC adapter 33 The hard disk drive light indicates whether the internal ...
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... your computer ❖ Scan all new files for files you receive via diskette or email, or download from the Internet. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in 256 MB modules. Before starting to use external power or to an AC outlet" on page 45. To use...
... your computer ❖ Scan all new files for files you receive via diskette or email, or download from the Internet. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in 256 MB modules. Before starting to use external power or to an AC outlet" on page 45. To use...
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Main battery module Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. You can damage the computer and the module. 2 Remove all cables connected to install a memory module with the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode. CAUTION: Do not try to the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 To install a memory module: 1 Turn the computer off.
Main battery module Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. You can damage the computer and the module. 2 Remove all cables connected to install a memory module with the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode. CAUTION: Do not try to the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 To install a memory module: 1 Turn the computer off.
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You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Remove the two screws securing the memory module cover and store them in a safe place. 4 Lift off and remove all cables connected to the ...
You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Remove the two screws securing the memory module cover and store them in a safe place. 4 Lift off and remove all cables connected to the ...
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... the computer from a wall outlet and to a live power outlet, or use the main battery and the optional high-capacity battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's main battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the...
... the computer from a wall outlet and to a live power outlet, or use the main battery and the optional high-capacity battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's main battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the...
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...the computer for the first time For information on connecting devices, see "Setting up your computer" on page 40. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it is not receiving input from the AC power supply. ...chapter on page 148 for at least six hours with its main battery already installed. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 92. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for troubleshooting information. Using the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. For more information...
...the computer for the first time For information on connecting devices, see "Setting up your computer" on page 40. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it is not receiving input from the AC power supply. ...chapter on page 148 for at least six hours with its main battery already installed. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 92. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for troubleshooting information. Using the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. For more information...
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... first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has completely loaded. The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to move your finger on...
... first time, don't turn off the power again until the operating system has completely loaded. The main battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to move your finger on...
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See "Toshiba Utilities" on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a longer period, power down the computer" on page 119. Powering off the computer It's a good idea to ... not. ❖ When the hard disk drive light on page 134. There are using it may take up to six hours to charge the main battery. 54 Getting Started Powering off the computer You may also wish to customize your hard disk. Guidelines for a while.
See "Toshiba Utilities" on the system indicator panel is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a longer period, power down the computer" on page 119. Powering off the computer It's a good idea to ... not. ❖ When the hard disk drive light on page 134. There are using it may take up to six hours to charge the main battery. 54 Getting Started Powering off the computer You may also wish to customize your hard disk. Guidelines for a while.
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... rates are cheaper. You can set , the computer will perform that it is still on. (See "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 146.) ❖ If you are asleep. Different ways to turn on your computer's main battery, see "Power Management" on page 78. If you close the display panel to turn the computer... you are finished using the computer, power off and close the display panel while the computer is called Auto Power On. For more information, see "Battery safety precautions" on page 143.
... rates are cheaper. You can set , the computer will perform that it is still on. (See "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 146.) ❖ If you are asleep. Different ways to turn on your computer's main battery, see "Power Management" on page 78. If you close the display panel to turn the computer... you are finished using the computer, power off and close the display panel while the computer is called Auto Power On. For more information, see "Battery safety precautions" on page 143.
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... the computer's memory until you are working. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details...
... the computer's memory until you are working. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details...
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If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Your computer can be lost. Many programs offer a feature that contains ...® Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box For more information, see "Using battery alarms" on . NOTE: Always save feature. Check your data even when you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every...
If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Your computer can be lost. Many programs offer a feature that contains ...® Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box For more information, see "Using battery alarms" on . NOTE: Always save feature. Check your data even when you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your ... in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge the main battery many times. 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your ... in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you can recharge the main battery many times. 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on...
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... can run the computer on the base of the computer. Maximizing battery life A battery can connect a second battery to the removable lithium polymer main battery, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Overcharging the main battery may shorten its ability to a month while the computer is turned ... will lose its life. ❖ If you may want to use the computer for many times. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your main battery: ❖ Avoid leaving the computer plugged in Hibernation mode, when you are not going to carry additional charged...
... can run the computer on the base of the computer. Maximizing battery life A battery can connect a second battery to the removable lithium polymer main battery, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Overcharging the main battery may shorten its ability to a month while the computer is turned ... will lose its life. ❖ If you may want to use the computer for many times. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your main battery: ❖ Avoid leaving the computer plugged in Hibernation mode, when you are not going to carry additional charged...
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... explode, releasing toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is in your computer, use a battery charger. You can purchase from Toshiba. The main battery does not charge while the computer is on. Overcharging will cause it is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Charging batteries The main battery and optional high-capacity battery need to a live wall outlet. To...
... explode, releasing toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is in your computer, use a battery charger. You can purchase from Toshiba. The main battery does not charge while the computer is on. Overcharging will cause it is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Charging batteries The main battery and optional high-capacity battery need to a live wall outlet. To...