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... a computer-friendly environment....... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Precautions 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting the AC adapter 41 Charging the main and secondary batteries 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up...
... a computer-friendly environment....... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Precautions 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting the AC adapter 41 Charging the main and secondary batteries 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up...
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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 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 88 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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... 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 195 Sound system problems 203 PC Card...
... 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 195 Sound system problems 203 PC Card...
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...raise the panel. The Modular Bay can break off inside the computer and damage it. CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as drive D:. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. It is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. Instead, use a pencil to press the...ROM manual eject button. 26 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Modular Bay Battery pack The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. It also supports a diskette drive, an additional hard disk drive, or secondary...
...raise the panel. The Modular Bay can break off inside the computer and damage it. CAUTION: Never use a slim object such as drive D:. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. It is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. Instead, use a pencil to press the...ROM manual eject button. 26 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Modular Bay Battery pack The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. It also supports a diskette drive, an additional hard disk drive, or secondary...
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... the key instead of typing the letter printed on position. The light glows amber when the computer is being charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is in the on the top of the ... overlay" on . The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is on page 65. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on /off switch is on, pressing an overlay key types the white...
... the key instead of typing the letter printed on position. The light glows amber when the computer is being charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is in the on the top of the ... overlay" on . The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is fully charged. It glows green when the battery is on page 65. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on /off switch is on, pressing an overlay key types the white...
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...you to remove modules. This light is also the indicator for detailed information. drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you insert additional memory. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. See "Using the computer for the first time..." on page 44 for a secondary battery, if one is seated in loss of data. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay ...
...you to remove modules. This light is also the indicator for detailed information. drive Battery pack Battery release latch The Modular Bay allows you insert additional memory. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. See "Using the computer for the first time..." on page 44 for a secondary battery, if one is seated in loss of data. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay ...
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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. 34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. 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. 34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. The battery pack contains the battery.
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...AC adapter. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to a telephone line. Before starting to use it. See "Connecting the modem to charge the computer's batteries. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be charged before you to power... from an AC outlet and to a phone line" on the computer glows when the device is plugged in modem to be sure to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to complete "Setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖...
...AC adapter. Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to a telephone line. Before starting to use it. See "Connecting the modem to charge the computer's batteries. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be charged before you to power... from an AC outlet and to a phone line" on the computer glows when the device is plugged in modem to be sure to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to complete "Setting up your computer, you may also want to: ❖...
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... battery is charged, the secondary battery, if inserted into a live electrical outlet. When the batteries discharge, the secondary battery in the Modular Bay is on. The AC power and battery lights glow. It takes several hours to a live wall outlet. To charge the secondary battery, fit it . Toshiba ...assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay and connect the computer to unplug it in such cases. Charging the main and secondary batteries To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the Modular...
... battery is charged, the secondary battery, if inserted into a live electrical outlet. When the batteries discharge, the secondary battery in the Modular Bay is on. The AC power and battery lights glow. It takes several hours to a live wall outlet. To charge the secondary battery, fit it . Toshiba ...assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay and connect the computer to unplug it in such cases. Charging the main and secondary batteries To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the Modular...
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Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Lift Push Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid ... at a time. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time Opening the display panel Press the...
Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Lift Push Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid ... at a time. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time Opening the display panel Press the...
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... on the computer for the first time 45 Turning on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is in use. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 91. For an illustration to an external power source. The AC power light glows green ...drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. The Modular Bay/secondary battery indicator light flashes when the Modular Bay is currently in use. The hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. Getting Started Using...
... on the computer for the first time 45 Turning on the power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is in use. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 91. For an illustration to an external power source. The AC power light glows green ...drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. The Modular Bay/secondary battery indicator light flashes when the Modular Bay is currently in use. The hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. Getting Started Using...
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..., when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to recharge the main battery. Depending on . If you to print a test page. 12 If your program, you are using it may take up to several hours to fully charge... the main battery. Getting Started Turning off your computer when you may damage your print job. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the...
..., when you turn on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off ) to recharge the main battery. Depending on . If you to print a test page. 12 If your program, you are using it may take up to several hours to fully charge... the main battery. Getting Started Turning off your computer when you may damage your print job. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the...
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Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Caring for ..., speaker grille, and other openings. 58 Getting Started Caring for your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 78. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 88. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean...
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Caring for ..., speaker grille, and other openings. 58 Getting Started Caring for your computer For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 78. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 88. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean...
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... computer can turn on page 88. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. See "Power management" on . Your ...work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work frequently...
... computer can turn on page 88. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. See "Power management" on . Your ...work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work frequently...
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...mode light on page 110. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Saving your work Before you when the battery is to the hard disk drive or a diskette. NOTE: Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for ...program from the Start menu. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is running low, see "Power management" on page 88. If your battery fully discharges, your work on your programs' documentation to see whether they have an automatic save your information will be configured to locate the program...
...mode light on page 110. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Saving your work Before you when the battery is to the hard disk drive or a diskette. NOTE: Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by -step instructions for ...program from the Start menu. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is running low, see "Power management" on page 88. If your battery fully discharges, your work on your programs' documentation to see whether they have an automatic save your information will be configured to locate the program...
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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. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. CD-ROM drives can play back...
... 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. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. CD-ROM drives can play back...
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... system settings are using . Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to a domain server. Factors when choosing Hibernation...
... system settings are using . Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to a domain server. Factors when choosing Hibernation...
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... from Standby because information is lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in memory so... a powersaving mode. 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 Turn Off, Shut down the computer ❖ While in Hibernation mode,...
... from Standby because information is lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in memory so... a powersaving mode. 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 Turn Off, Shut down the computer ❖ While in Hibernation mode,...
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The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down completely. NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. The Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. For the Windows® ...
The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down completely. NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. The Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. For the Windows® ...
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... you up to save your work first. Be sure to date with technical questions, and keep you were using. The on page 211. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to save your work first. The Shut Down Windows... dialog box appears. 2 Select Standby from Standby mode, press the power button. 86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost .
... you up to save your work first. Be sure to date with technical questions, and keep you were using. The on page 211. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to save your work first. The Shut Down Windows... dialog box appears. 2 Select Standby from Standby mode, press the power button. 86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost .