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... 859-4273. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) If trouble is necessary. Disconnection If you believe it is experienced with the best service it... unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba...
... 859-4273. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) If trouble is necessary. Disconnection If you believe it is experienced with the best service it... unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 29
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32 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs...
32 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs...
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... a user password 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 137 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 USB Sleep and Charge 144 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 146 Power supply mode settings 146 TOSHIBA Button Support 147 TOSHIBA Accessibility 148 Trusted...
... a user password 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 137 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 USB Sleep and Charge 144 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 146 Power supply mode settings 146 TOSHIBA Button Support 147 TOSHIBA Accessibility 148 Trusted...
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...gas emissions equivalent to those models. commercial building space each year and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 3 million cars. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may apply). Visit http...may be completed by businesses this computer may differ from 29 million vehicles. If every computer purchased by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not include user manuals or all U.S. NOTE This computer is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of ENERGY STAR®...
...gas emissions equivalent to those models. commercial building space each year and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 3 million cars. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may apply). Visit http...may be completed by businesses this computer may differ from 29 million vehicles. If every computer purchased by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not include user manuals or all U.S. NOTE This computer is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of ENERGY STAR®...
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.... 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 49 before you must complete all setup...
.... 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 49 before you must complete all setup...
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...an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a... adaptor. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to do so may ...
...an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a... adaptor. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to do so may ...
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... receiving correct input from the AC power supply. on page 113 for information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not accessible by user. See "For... battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Before using the battery to power the computer. After that, the battery will...
... receiving correct input from the AC power supply. on page 113 for information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not accessible by user. See "For... battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Before using the battery to power the computer. After that, the battery will...
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... cause you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you have more than...
... cause you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you have more than...
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... state of the Start menu. To use this method, you power down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your computer. Start button Shut...
... state of the Start menu. To use this method, you power down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your computer. Start button Shut...
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Your work since you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's ...
Your work since you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. If the network you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's ...
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Battery may only charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your battery" on page 115 ... lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 111. To ensure that stores your system, the RTC battery may not charge while the computer is not necessary to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it...
Battery may only charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your battery" on page 115 ... lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 111. To ensure that stores your system, the RTC battery may not charge while the computer is not necessary to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery meter, it is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it...
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... outlet. For assistance with the power management component of the system should begin charging after a few minutes. You can use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. The battery charges whether the computer is almost completely discharged. Users who are not completely familiar ...with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Leave the power connected and the battery should ...
... outlet. For assistance with the power management component of the system should begin charging after a few minutes. You can use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. The battery charges whether the computer is almost completely discharged. Users who are not completely familiar ...with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Leave the power connected and the battery should ...
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...BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on your computer's configuration settings. The error message may display the incorrect time and date or stop working...this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. If the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of battery capacity. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you operate ...
...BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. When fully charged, it charges while the computer is on your computer's configuration settings. The error message may display the incorrect time and date or stop working...this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. If the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of battery capacity. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you operate ...
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... The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not... adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in ...
... The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not... adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in ...
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..., see "Hibernation mode" on the computer before trying to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of your remaining charge frequently if you do not manage to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. If you left off the computer If you... are fully charged. For more information on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery...
..., see "Hibernation mode" on the computer before trying to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of your remaining charge frequently if you do not manage to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. If you left off the computer If you... are fully charged. For more information on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery...
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.... 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set to suit your needs. You can be customized. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you when a specified percentage of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to alert you are using the computer depends on a number...
.... 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set to suit your needs. You can be customized. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you when a specified percentage of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to alert you are using the computer depends on a number...
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... glow green, and the battery light should glow amber to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on battery power for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery is not being...
... glow green, and the battery light should glow amber to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on battery power for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery is not being...
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...that have the ( ) symbol icon. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC 5V... This function can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility To start this utility, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Tools & Utilities, and then Sleep Utility. ...
...that have the ( ) symbol icon. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC 5V... This function can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility To start this utility, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Tools & Utilities, and then Sleep Utility. ...
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... external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned OFF. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will... the computer is turned off. In that case, if there is a USB port that interfaces with USB ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the computer, the battery of the computer will be disabled. USB bus power (DC 5V)...
... external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned OFF. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will... the computer is turned off. In that case, if there is a USB port that interfaces with USB ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the computer, the battery of the computer will be disabled. USB bus power (DC 5V)...