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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 108 Power management 109 Using additional batteries 109 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 110 Charging the RTC battery 111 Using a battery charger 113 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 107 Toshiba's energy-saver design 107 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 108 Power management 109 Using additional batteries 109 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 110 Charging the RTC battery 111 Using a battery charger 113 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main...
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... hardware conflicts on your own .... 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 182 Memory module problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 192 Printer problems 195 ...Modem problems 196 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 198 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys 202 Volume Mute 202 Volume Control 202 Password security 203 Without a...
... hardware conflicts on your own .... 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 182 Memory module problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 192 Printer problems 195 ...Modem problems 196 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 198 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys 202 Volume Mute 202 Volume Control 202 Password security 203 Without a...
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35 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 204 Power usage mode 205 Standby mode 206 Hibernation mode 207 Display modes 208 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling the ... keys 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 USA and Canada 210 United Kingdom 210 Australia 210 Europe 210 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 211 Getting Started 212 ConfigFree Main Screen 212 Starting ConfigFree 213 Configuring ConfigFree 213 ConfigFree Utilities 214 Connectivity Doctor 214 Device Settings 215 Profile...
35 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 204 Power usage mode 205 Standby mode 206 Hibernation mode 207 Display modes 208 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling the ... keys 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 USA and Canada 210 United Kingdom 210 Australia 210 Europe 210 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 211 Getting Started 212 ConfigFree Main Screen 212 Starting ConfigFree 213 Configuring ConfigFree 213 ConfigFree Utilities 214 Connectivity Doctor 214 Device Settings 215 Profile...
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... steps up to "Setting up your computer. Do not use the computer on page 62 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar...
... steps up to "Setting up your computer. Do not use the computer on page 62 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar...
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..." on this product will expose you connect/ disconnect it. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California...
..." on this product will expose you connect/ disconnect it. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California...
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... with your computer. Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Manual. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows green. If the main...
... with your computer. Connecting the power cord/cable to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Manual. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows green. If the main...
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... when AC power is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Using the computer for at least six hours with its main battery already installed. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for the first time For information on connecting devices, see "Changing the main... battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using the main battery to power the computer. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 4 If the AC power light flashes amber during ...
... when AC power is not receiving input from the AC power supply. Using the computer for at least six hours with its main battery already installed. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged in for the first time For information on connecting devices, see "Changing the main... battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using the main battery to power the computer. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 4 If the AC power light flashes amber during ...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. Screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel To avoid damaging ...
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. Screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel To avoid damaging ...
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... least one second. Getting Started Using the computer for at the top of the keyboard. 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 an external power source...
... least one second. Getting Started Using the computer for at the top of the keyboard. 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 an external power source...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery (see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120). 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module.If the computer is incompatible ...
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery (see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120). 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module.If the computer is incompatible ...
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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 Using a standard Phillips no. 0 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. 5 Pull the clips away from the slot Removing the memory ...
You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module. 3 Using a standard Phillips no. 0 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. 5 Pull the clips away from the slot Removing the memory ...
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... and aren't connected to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to fully charge the main battery. See "Toshiba Utilities" on the computer again, you automatically return to charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to six hours to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer...
... and aren't connected to a network, use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to fully charge the main battery. See "Toshiba Utilities" on the computer again, you automatically return to charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to six hours to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer...
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... set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is not the only way to keep dust and dirt out of your computer's main battery, see "Power Management" on cleaning and moving your computer. Alternatives include: ❖ Using Hot Key combinations ❖ Opening and closing the display panel For more... computer will perform that action (Nothing, Standby, Hibernate). Different ways to turn the computer on and off Pressing the power button is still on. (See "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 164.) ❖ If you close the display panel to turn on page 102.
... set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is not the only way to keep dust and dirt out of your computer's main battery, see "Power Management" on cleaning and moving your computer. Alternatives include: ❖ Using Hot Key combinations ❖ Opening and closing the display panel For more... computer will perform that action (Nothing, Standby, Hibernate). Different ways to turn the computer on and off Pressing the power button is still on. (See "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 164.) ❖ If you close the display panel to turn on page 102.
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... the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about...
... the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about...
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...light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To return to warn you when the battery is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down... type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your work To turn the cursor control overlay on . The numeric mode light on page 116. Saving your information will be configured ...
...light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To return to warn you when the battery is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down... type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your work To turn the cursor control overlay on . The numeric mode light on page 116. Saving your information will be configured ...
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... computer 93 Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off . Restart command Restart is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you are retained indefinitely. It uses Shut down if...
... computer 93 Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off . Restart command Restart is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you are retained indefinitely. It uses Shut down if...
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...left in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down or Hibernation. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. If your computer ...is left off. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from where you were using. 94...
...left in Standby mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down or Hibernation. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. If your computer ...is left off. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from where you were using. 94...
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... server (domain server), power off the computer as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using . Be sure to a Windows® network server (domain server), power...
... server (domain server), power off the computer as follows: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using . Be sure to a Windows® network server (domain server), power...
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The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. If 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 green. 98 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation... ❖ 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 can enable it as follows: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. Starting again ...
The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. If 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 green. 98 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation... ❖ 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 can enable it as follows: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. Starting again ...
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Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 99 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 this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 99 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 this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here.