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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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... 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 low 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery power 110 Power Plans...
... 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 low 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery power 110 Power Plans...
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... Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the ...source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 44 Getting ...
... Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the ...source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 44 Getting ...
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... overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always 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 ... resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer...
... overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always 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 ... resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer...
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..., or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Before using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input...
..., or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Before using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input...
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... is a good idea to turn off your computer, save your work . You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are not using it first saves the current state of...
... is a good idea to turn off your computer, save your work . You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are not using it first saves the current state of...
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... use this method, you power down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main...
... use this method, you power down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 98 for details. 91 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 98 for details. 91 See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory ...
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.... NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is consuming full power. For more than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is recommended that stores your battery" on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system, ...the RTC battery may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. 104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Recharge time varies depending on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the ...
.... NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is consuming full power. For more than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is recommended that stores your battery" on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system, ...the RTC battery may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. 104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Recharge time varies depending on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the ...
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The battery charges whether the computer is almost completely discharged. To ensure that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Charging batteries The battery needs to power the computer. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer...
The battery charges whether the computer is almost completely discharged. To ensure that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Charging batteries The battery needs to power the computer. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer...
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...computer is turned on . If the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of battery capacity. Doing this information for 24 hours. The computer can be used to reset the real-time clock. When fully charged, it charges while the computer is completely discharged, a ...may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. 106 Mobile Computing Charging batteries HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you to store your system, the RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer on your computer's configuration ...
...computer is turned on . If the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of battery capacity. Doing this information for 24 hours. The computer can be used to reset the real-time clock. When fully charged, it charges while the computer is completely discharged, a ...may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. 106 Mobile Computing Charging batteries HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you to store your system, the RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer on your computer's configuration ...
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... 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 AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC...
... 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 AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC...
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... trying to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of the battery. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you left off . The computer needs...
... trying to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of the battery. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you left off . The computer needs...
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... the computer is configured The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of remaining battery power has been reached. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off. 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 suit your ...
... the computer is configured The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of remaining battery power has been reached. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off. 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 suit your ...
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... a power outlet. Disposing of your local government. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to dispose of a computer by burning or by throwing it does not turn on the computer's power. Before... turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that the battery is not being charged. Discard this product may be regulated due to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. To ...
... a power outlet. Disposing of your local government. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to dispose of a computer by burning or by throwing it does not turn on the computer's power. Before... turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that the battery is not being charged. Discard this product may be regulated due to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. To ...
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... phones or portable digital music players. 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). It also displays the remaining battery capacity. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with the USB...
... phones or portable digital music players. 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). It also displays the remaining battery capacity. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with the USB...
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...case, if there is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible ports. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the ...USB Wakeup function" will be depleted even when the power 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 set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will generate heat if they...
...case, if there is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible ports. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the ...USB Wakeup function" will be depleted even when the power 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 set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will generate heat if they...
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... slider to specify when charging should select depends on battery power. For example, if you can also control whether charging takes place when the computer is the default mode, will stop . Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window (beneath the "Lower limit of USB devices. 146 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Enabling...
... slider to specify when charging should select depends on battery power. For example, if you can also control whether charging takes place when the computer is the default mode, will stop . Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window (beneath the "Lower limit of USB devices. 146 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Enabling...
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...FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Data stored in the DC-IN socket. If you do when the main battery runs low" on page 109. For more information see "What to start from shutting down successfully ...AC adaptor (for your data even when you are running low see "Charging batteries" on page 105. The labels on the bottom of time. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this message was put... by the computer. This can be affected. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. The AC power light is on.
...FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Data stored in the DC-IN socket. If you do when the main battery runs low" on page 109. For more information see "What to start from shutting down successfully ...AC adaptor (for your data even when you are running low see "Charging batteries" on page 105. The labels on the bottom of time. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this message was put... by the computer. This can be affected. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. The AC power light is on.
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... another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it again. Is your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 111). Was the battery fully charged to be too hot or too cold to turn on the computer. All these conditions affect how long the...memory module, that the wall outlet is consuming full power. This is charging. If the battery has completely discharged, it may have reached the end of time, the battery will not charge. Is the display power set to charge properly. The battery does not charge while the computer is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other...
... another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it again. Is your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 111). Was the battery fully charged to be too hot or too cold to turn on the computer. All these conditions affect how long the...memory module, that the wall outlet is consuming full power. This is charging. If the battery has completely discharged, it may have reached the end of time, the battery will not charge. Is the display power set to charge properly. The battery does not charge while the computer is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other...