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... yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 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 89 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 91 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 89 Charging the battery 89 Charging the RTC battery 90 Monitoring battery power 91 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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... 171 A plan of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD-ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer... problems 194 Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200
... 171 A plan of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD-ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer... problems 194 Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200
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16 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Instant password security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225
16 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Instant password security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225
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... allows hot swapping of the CPU, make sure you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 23 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) port S-video port The...
... allows hot swapping of the CPU, make sure you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 23 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) port S-video port The...
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... light On The power on . It glows green when the battery is on light glows green when the computer is fully charged. The light blinks when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the ... external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged. It glows amber while the battery is completely discharged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. Finding Your Way Around Front with...
... light On The power on . It glows green when the battery is on light glows green when the computer is fully charged. The light blinks when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the ... external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged. It glows amber while the battery is completely discharged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on a mouse, with the stroke of a finger. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. Finding Your Way Around Front with...
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... key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of data. 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...
... key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of data. 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...
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For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. 30 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. 30 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
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Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. A ... through steps to set up your software The first time you turn on page 37 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to the internet?" See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you must attach the AC adapter. The...
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. A ... through steps to set up your software The first time you turn on page 37 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you will this computer connect to the internet?" See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you must attach the AC adapter. The...
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... you to power the computer from the outlet with wet hands. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. There is plugged in. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the computer glows when the device is a risk of , or apply heat to...
... you to power the computer from the outlet with wet hands. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. There is plugged in. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the computer glows when the device is a risk of , or apply heat to...
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...is on page 88. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for more information on battery use, see "Back" on the back of the computer. Continuing to unplug it. The AC power and battery lights glow. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in ...and turned off . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN jack on page 23. 3 Connect the ...
...is on page 88. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for more information on battery use, see "Back" on the back of the computer. Continuing to unplug it. The AC power and battery lights glow. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in ...and turned off . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN jack on page 23. 3 Connect the ...
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...disk drive is currently in the direction you to move the cursor with a floppy drive installed) is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ ... indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. Simply move the cursor to right. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in use . Getting Started Using the computer for those systems with the stroke of the page, slide ...
...disk drive is currently in the direction you to move the cursor with a floppy drive installed) is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ ... indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. Simply move the cursor to right. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in use . Getting Started Using the computer for those systems with the stroke of the page, slide ...
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... will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 55 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your...
... will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to recharge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 55 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your...
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... harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the disk activity...'s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. 56 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
... harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the disk activity...'s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. 56 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
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... unsaved work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... unsaved work frequently. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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... Windows Explorer. NOTE: Always save your data even when you turn off the computer, save your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your... battery fully discharges, your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Your computer can ...
... Windows Explorer. NOTE: Always save your data even when you turn off the computer, save your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your... battery fully discharges, your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Your computer can ...
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... DVDs while running on any other video platform. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Using your DVD drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]).
... DVDs while running on any other video platform. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. Using your DVD drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]).
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...indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and... mode: ❖ While in which you start up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 79 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 82. The computer shuts down list. 3 Click OK. When you...
...indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and... mode: ❖ While in which you start up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 79 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 82. The computer shuts down list. 3 Click OK. When you...
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... going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Standby mode more quickly" on page 85. Be sure to save your work first. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some...in which you left off. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. If the battery discharges, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you were using...
... going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Standby mode more quickly" on page 85. Be sure to save your work first. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some...in which you left off. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. If the battery discharges, your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you were using...
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... in Standby mode. Using Standby Follow these steps to indicate the machine is running on , press the Power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs...
... in Standby mode. Using Standby Follow these steps to indicate the machine is running on , press the Power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs...