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... 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 113 Charging batteries 113 Charging the batteries 114 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Using a battery charger 116 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do...
... 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 113 Charging batteries 113 Charging the batteries 114 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 114 Using a battery charger 116 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do...
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...action 195 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ....... 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 197 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 201 AccuPoint II problems 201 Display problems 202 Disk drive problems 205 Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-...DVD operating problems 214 Develop good computing habits 216 If you need further assistance 217 Before you call 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 220 Appendix A: Hot Keys 222 Volume Mute 222 Password security 222 Without a password 222 With a...
...action 195 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ....... 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 197 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 201 AccuPoint II problems 201 Display problems 202 Disk drive problems 205 Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-...DVD operating problems 214 Develop good computing habits 216 If you need further assistance 217 Before you call 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 220 Appendix A: Hot Keys 222 Volume Mute 222 Password security 222 Without a password 222 With a...
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...and click Next. Setting up your computer 49 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before... adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting...
...and click Next. Setting up your computer 49 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before... adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting...
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..." on page 134) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 139) Connecting a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
..." on page 134) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 139) Connecting a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
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... electric shock. There is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the battery is a risk of the battery can not occur. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for system operation and will allow the...cords/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on battery use . Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. 54 Getting Started Connecting a power source Damaged power cords/...
... electric shock. There is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Once the battery is a risk of the battery can not occur. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for system operation and will allow the...cords/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on battery use . Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. 54 Getting Started Connecting a power source Damaged power cords/...
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... information on connecting devices, see "Setting up your computer. Screen will deteriorate. Using the computer for the first time 55 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power and you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE Over a period of the...
... information on connecting devices, see "Setting up your computer. Screen will deteriorate. Using the computer for the first time 55 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power and you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE Over a period of the...
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... corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time, do not turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all the features and icons described in the power button until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn off...
... corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time, do not turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all the features and icons described in the power button until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn off...
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...see "Turning off your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, power down the computer" on page 161. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 96. Guidelines for a while. For more information, see "Powering down the computer. If you are using it for powering ... which you can choose. You may damage your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Getting Started Powering off the computer 69 Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in progress ...
...see "Turning off your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, power down the computer" on page 161. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 96. Guidelines for a while. For more information, see "Powering down the computer. If you are using it for powering ... which you can choose. You may damage your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Getting Started Powering off the computer 69 Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in progress ...
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... your computer. Sample PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To keep your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Safety precautions" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh...
... your computer. Sample PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To keep your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's main battery, see "Safety precautions" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use harsh...
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... the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system's basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work...
... the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system's basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work...
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HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Saving your work Before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your ...program's documentation to the right of your Windows program, click Save. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it has an automatic save your data even when you turn off the...
HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to see "Setting battery alarms" on the hard disk drive or a diskette. Saving your work Before you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your ...program's documentation to the right of your Windows program, click Save. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it has an automatic save your data even when you turn off the...
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... set to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as two changes. Note that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power. You use CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs to load and run software, and to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you to play...
... set to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as two changes. Note that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power. You use CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs to load and run software, and to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you to play...
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...). Use it when you are not connected to system settings. If you are off the computer. It uses Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Learning the Basics Powering down your computer, save your mind and decide to a Windows® network server (domain...
...). Use it when you are not connected to system settings. If you are off the computer. It uses Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Learning the Basics Powering down your computer, save your mind and decide to a Windows® network server (domain...
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... When you start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Standby option, because information is in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to the state in which you left it , ...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ 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 while the computer is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in ...
... When you start up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Standby option, because information is in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to the state in which you left it , ...consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ 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 while the computer is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in ...
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... the computer as follows: Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 99 ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens... down If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off . NOTE If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often.
... the computer as follows: Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 99 ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens... down If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off . NOTE If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often.
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101 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button.
101 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button.
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... to apply whether you can enable it should become disabled, you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. If it as follows...button; Sample Set the range window with settings here. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Set the range window appears. Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default setting. 102 Learning the ...
... to apply whether you can enable it should become disabled, you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. If it as follows...button; Sample Set the range window with settings here. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Set the range window appears. Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default setting. 102 Learning the ...
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103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set ...
103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set ...
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... the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click the Hibernate tab...the computer using the Hibernation command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The Set the range window appears.
... the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click the Hibernate tab...the computer using the Hibernation command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The Set the range window appears.
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... into Standby mode in Standby mode. Be sure to a Windows® network server (domain server), power down the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. 107 Learning the Basics Using Standby 2 Click Stand By or press the "S" key. If you power down using the Standby...
... into Standby mode in Standby mode. Be sure to a Windows® network server (domain server), power down the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. 107 Learning the Basics Using Standby 2 Click Stand By or press the "S" key. If you power down using the Standby...