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... yourself comfortable 34 Precautions 37 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices 41 Connecting the AC adapter 42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 34 Precautions 37 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices 41 Connecting the AC adapter 42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power...
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... 4: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Power management 88 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 90 Determining remaining battery power 91 Conserving battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 93 Setting battery alarms 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the...
... 4: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Power management 88 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 90 Determining remaining battery power 91 Conserving battery power 92 What to do when the battery runs low 93 Setting battery alarms 93 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the...
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... 183 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 188
... 183 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 188
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... plug in the AC adapter for cabling and connectors. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 25 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) port The cooling vent...
... plug in the AC adapter for cabling and connectors. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 25 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) port The cooling vent...
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... stroke of a finger. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the computer is on page 90. It glows...computer is being charged. It glows amber while the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . The primary and secondary buttons below...
... stroke of a finger. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the computer is on page 90. It glows...computer is being charged. It glows amber while the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on . The primary and secondary buttons below...
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... keypad overlay" on the top of the key. The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. Underside Memory slot cover Battery pack Battery release latch Battery latch lock The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. Doing so may damage the media...
... keypad overlay" on the top of the key. The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. Underside Memory slot cover Battery pack Battery release latch Battery latch lock The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. Doing so may damage the media...
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32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94.
32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94.
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...Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to enter the ...Network (LAN). To use it. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer. These components include, but are not limited ...
...Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to enter the ...Network (LAN). To use it. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer. These components include, but are not limited ...
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... AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. There is plugged in. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power light on top of electric shock. Doing so may cause...
... AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. There is plugged in. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power light on top of electric shock. Doing so may cause...
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...jack, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 25. 3 Connect the power cable to charge the battery with the computer off for more information on battery use, see "Back" on page 88. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming full power. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time,... avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. It takes several hours to a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may ...
...jack, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 25. 3 Connect the power cable to charge the battery with the computer off for more information on battery use, see "Back" on page 88. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming full power. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time,... avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. It takes several hours to a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may ...
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... page, drag your finger across the TouchPad from left to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page... in use . The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to right. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth ...
... page, drag your finger across the TouchPad from left to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page... in use . The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to right. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth ...
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... in use. With the computer off the computer 11 Click Next. 56 Getting Started Turning off , it for a longer period, you to recharge the main battery. The operating system prompts you can use the Windows® Standby command to save your program, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off... a network, use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to fully charge the main battery. Depending on , click Next.
... in use. With the computer off the computer 11 Click Next. 56 Getting Started Turning off , it for a longer period, you to recharge the main battery. The operating system prompts you can use the Windows® Standby command to save your program, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off... a network, use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to fully charge the main battery. Depending on , click Next.
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...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for long trips. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. You can purchase a carrying case from your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery...the ports are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer 57 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 88. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, ...
...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for long trips. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. You can purchase a carrying case from your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery...the ports are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer 57 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 88. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, ...
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Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Power management" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the ...hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 59 This feature saves your work , if, for example...
Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Power management" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the ...hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 59 This feature saves your work , if, for example...
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... programs' documentation to work Before you are using the Standby command. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows® XP operating ...See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work on page...
... programs' documentation to work Before you are using the Standby command. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows® XP operating ...See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work on page...
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..., then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:). NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can play DVDs while running on any other video platform.
..., then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:). NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can play DVDs while running on any other video platform.
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... connected to a server. If you change your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Use the Turn Off command when you are connected...
... connected to a server. If you change your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Use the Turn Off command when you are connected...
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Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left it. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hibernate. ... then returns to the hard disk. NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the system is held on page 81.
Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left it. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hibernate. ... then returns to the hard disk. NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the system is held on page 81.
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...which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will be lost if you do not save your information will be lost . Learning the ...files you were using. NOTE: If you power down the computer 79 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from where you left off. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 82...
...which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will be lost if you do not save your information will be lost . Learning the ...files you were using. NOTE: If you power down the computer 79 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from where you left off. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 82...
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Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 83 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: If your computer...
Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 83 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: If your computer...