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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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... for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you don't block the cooling vents. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you to...
... for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you don't block the cooling vents. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you to...
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... 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 . Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when...Around Front with the display open 27 The TouchPadTM enables you to assist you in Standby mode. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse, with primary and ...
... 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 . Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when...Around Front with the display open 27 The TouchPadTM enables you to assist you in Standby mode. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse, with primary and ...
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... on the top of data. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any 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.
... on the top of data. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any 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.
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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. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94.
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...limited to your computer. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must... screen, click Next to the internet?" The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The system displays ...
...limited to your computer. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must... screen, click Next to the internet?" The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The system displays ...
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... electric shock. The AC power light on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. There is plugged in. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. AC power indicator Power cable AC...
... electric shock. The AC power light on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. There is plugged in. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the power cable. AC power indicator Power cable AC...
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... 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. To locate the DC-IN jack, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of the computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for more information on battery use, see "Back" on the power cable to a live wall outlet...
... 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. To locate the DC-IN jack, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of the computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for more information on battery use, see "Back" on the power cable to a live wall outlet...
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... Using the computer for those systems with the stroke of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to the right side of a finger. For information on determining... battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To ...
... Using the computer for those systems with the stroke of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to the right side of a finger. For information on determining... battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To ...
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... you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the... or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to a domain server instead.
... you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the... or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using the computer for a longer period, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to a domain server instead.
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...computer. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an ...lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). 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 clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. ...
...computer. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an ...lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). 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 clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. ...
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See "Power management" on . See your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can turn on page 89. This feature saves your work frequently. You will lose all ... tips ❖ Save your file to warn you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you when the battery is running low. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an...
See "Power management" on . See your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can turn on page 89. This feature saves your work frequently. You will lose all ... tips ❖ Save your file to warn you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you when the battery is running low. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an...
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...box The Windows® XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you want to work on page 109. The cursor control mode light on your work...Always save your data even when you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out....
...box The Windows® XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you want to work on page 109. The cursor control mode light on your work...Always save your data even when you turn off the computer, save feature. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out....
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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. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to 700 MB...
... 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. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to 700 MB...
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For more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about... on page 79 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. Since Hibernation mode does not...are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory.
For more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about... on page 79 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. Since Hibernation mode does not...are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory.
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... Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Standby" on page 85. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Be sure to save your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so ...Standby command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 82. 80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode ...
... Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Standby" on page 85. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Be sure to save your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so ...Standby command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 82. 80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode ...
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... mode. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to indicate the machine is running on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on , press the...
... mode. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to indicate the machine is running on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. The Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on , press the...