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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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... Bus) ports allow you don't block the cooling vents. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you to connect USB peripherals to your...
... Bus) ports allow you don't block the cooling vents. USB peripherals have a single standard for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you to connect USB peripherals to your...
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...the stroke of a finger. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on page 91....while using the computer. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. It glows amber while the battery is on. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the...
...the stroke of a finger. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on page 91....while using the computer. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. It glows amber while the battery is on. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the...
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Doing so may damage the media and result in use. 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 29 The ...
Doing so may damage the media and result in use. 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 29 The ...
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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. 30 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. 30 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
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...). See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you will this computer connect to charge the battery, you can use external power or to the internet?" Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. A window will display...
...). See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you will this computer connect to charge the battery, you can use external power or to the internet?" Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. A window will display...
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... device is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 40 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC...
... device is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 40 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC...
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The AC power and battery lights glow. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming full power. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off for...
The AC power and battery lights glow. Toshiba assumes no liability for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in such cases. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming full power. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off for...
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... cutout located in the direction you to move your finger across the TouchPad from left to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is in use . The disc/disk activity indicator flashes while the CD drive or... floppy disk drive (for the first time 43 The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is currently in use . The...
... cutout located in the direction you to move your finger across the TouchPad from left to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is in use . The disc/disk activity indicator flashes while the CD drive or... floppy disk drive (for the first time 43 The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is currently in use . The...
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... are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use . CAUTION: Never turn on page 77. With..., when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down when connected to recharge the main battery.
... are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use . CAUTION: Never turn on page 77. With..., when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down when connected to recharge the main battery.
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Ask 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 lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions...
Ask 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 lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions...
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... will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 59 Your computer can turn on page 89. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while 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. See...
... will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 59 Your computer can turn on page 89. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while 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. See...
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Saving your work on. If your battery fully discharges, your work to work Before you have an automatic save feature. The cursor control mode light on page 109. If you prefer to ... cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. NOTE: Always 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. Starting a program The easiest way...
Saving your work on. If your battery fully discharges, your work to work Before you have an automatic save feature. The cursor control mode light on page 109. If you prefer to ... cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. NOTE: Always 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. Starting a program The easiest way...
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NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per second. Using your DVD drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette ...
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that are not available on AC power rather than battery power. HINT: You can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per second. Using your DVD drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette ...
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... state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data 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 memory. When you left it from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is...
... state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data 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 memory. When you left it from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Standby because information is...
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... to the mode in which you left off. 80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation...up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode. For more information about going into Hibernation mode ...
... to the mode in which you left off. 80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation...up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode. For more information about going into Hibernation mode ...
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... goes into a low-power mode. 84 Learning the Basics Using Standby If you put the computer in Standby mode. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. The on/off computer. Using Standby Follow these steps to power down the computer using...
... goes into a low-power mode. 84 Learning the Basics Using Standby If you put the computer in Standby mode. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start it again by opening the display panel. The on/off computer. Using Standby Follow these steps to power down the computer using...