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... Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up...
... Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up...
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... command 93 Hibernation command 93 Standby command 94 Using the Turn Off Computer command 95 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Managing power usage 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional battery packs 100 Battery safety precautions 100
... command 93 Hibernation command 93 Standby command 94 Using the Turn Off Computer command 95 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Managing power usage 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional battery packs 100 Battery safety precautions 100
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18 Maximizing battery life 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 103 Conserving battery power 104 What to do when the battery runs low 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery 106 Inserting a charged battery 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Traveling tips 108 Chapter...
18 Maximizing battery life 101 Charging batteries 101 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 102 Monitoring battery power 103 Determining remaining battery power 103 Conserving battery power 104 What to do when the battery runs low 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery 106 Inserting a charged battery 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Traveling tips 108 Chapter...
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... side Security lock slot Cooling vents PC Card lock PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Wi-Fi switch* Wi-Fi LED Volume control dial Battery lock * for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ The security lock slot allows you to install additional devices. Each slot can damage the computer's circuitry...
... side Security lock slot Cooling vents PC Card lock PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Wi-Fi switch* Wi-Fi LED Volume control dial Battery lock * for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ The security lock slot allows you to install additional devices. Each slot can damage the computer's circuitry...
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The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on or off. Finding Your Way Around Left side 33 The Wi-FiTM switch (available only on Wi-Fi systems) turns the optional 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless communication system on . NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers. You cannot install it later. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. For more information, see "Charging the main battery" on page 102. The battery lock releases the battery.
The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on or off. Finding Your Way Around Left side 33 The Wi-FiTM switch (available only on Wi-Fi systems) turns the optional 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless communication system on . NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of the computer's speakers. You cannot install it later. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of order. For more information, see "Charging the main battery" on page 102. The battery lock releases the battery.
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... is off, you to automatically launch a chosen application. It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Flashes amber when the charge reaches the critical battery level, normally 2 percent. ❖ Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or... if the battery is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on the computer and launch ...
... is off, you to automatically launch a chosen application. It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Flashes amber when the charge reaches the critical battery level, normally 2 percent. ❖ Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or... if the battery is user programmable button available to launch custom applications. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on the computer and launch ...
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... "Playing a DVD" on page 105. For information about playing DVDs, see "Changing the main battery" on page 86. The battery provides DC power to the sound system. For more information about expansion memory modules, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 48. When you open ... the drive, setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer's main power and the power to the computer. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module.
... "Playing a DVD" on page 105. For information about playing DVDs, see "Changing the main battery" on page 86. The battery provides DC power to the sound system. For more information about expansion memory modules, see "Playing an audio CD" on page 48. When you open ... the drive, setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer's main power and the power to the computer. Underside Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module.
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40 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out.
40 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out.
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...you must attach the AC adapter. See "Using the modem" on page 147) To use your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Setting up your computer, you may contain a computer virus. Before ...starting to use external power or to charge the battery, you . See "Connecting the AC adapter" on disks is especially important for viruses. Information on page 54. Getting Started Setting up ...
...you must attach the AC adapter. See "Using the modem" on page 147) To use your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Setting up your computer, you may contain a computer virus. Before ...starting to use external power or to charge the battery, you . See "Connecting the AC adapter" on disks is especially important for viruses. Information on page 54. Getting Started Setting up ...
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... to the printer and to your computer The following instructions assume you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries.
... to the printer and to your computer The following instructions assume you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries.
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...Once the battery is being charged, the battery light on and glows green. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to a live AC outlet. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. Toshiba assumes no ...avoid electric shock, never modify, forcibly bend, damage, place heavy objects on the power cable to the power cable. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the status panel glows amber. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Connecting...
...Once the battery is being charged, the battery light on and glows green. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to a live AC outlet. Never remove the power plug from the outlet. Toshiba assumes no ...avoid electric shock, never modify, forcibly bend, damage, place heavy objects on the power cable to the power cable. If the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on the status panel glows amber. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Connecting...
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... the computer to a power outlet, you must charge it. The battery may not charge if several hours to charge the battery with the computer turned off or on battery use the battery to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and...
... the computer to a power outlet, you must charge it. The battery may not charge if several hours to charge the battery with the computer turned off or on battery use the battery to charge a fully charged battery can charge the battery with the computer off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and...
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The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drives are in loss of data. Doing so may damage the media in use and .... When the computer is accessed. Turning off light on the status panel turns on until the operating system has loaded completely. If the battery is being charged, the battery light glows amber. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time Turning on the computer The on/off the computer during...
The hard disk drive-access light flashes when the hard disk drive is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drives are in loss of data. Doing so may damage the media in use and .... When the computer is accessed. Turning off light on the status panel turns on until the operating system has loaded completely. If the battery is being charged, the battery light glows amber. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time Turning on the computer The on/off the computer during...
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...have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use the Windows Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. If the battery discharges fully, your hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Alternatively, use Hibernation to save your system... data when you are using it may damage your information will be lost. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you turn on page 94 for more information. Guidelines for turning off . For more information, see "Using diskettes" on . NOTE: Save your ...
...have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use the Windows Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. If the battery discharges fully, your hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Alternatively, use Hibernation to save your system... data when you are using it may damage your information will be lost. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you turn on page 94 for more information. Guidelines for turning off . For more information, see "Using diskettes" on . NOTE: Save your ...
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Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. CAUTION: Never ... has ended 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 Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section gives tips...
Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. CAUTION: Never ... has ended 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 Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section gives tips...
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... it to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all the work done since you last saved, if, for details. 69 See your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working.
... it to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all the work done since you last saved, if, for details. 69 See your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working.
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... down the computer" on page 120. This is one of the most important rules of the file you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you return to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15...
... down the computer" on page 120. This is one of the most important rules of the file you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you return to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15...
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... or turn off . For more information about the front panel controls, see "Front panel controls" on the front of data. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play high-resolution video at up to release the disc tray, and a manual eject hole for releasing the disc tray when the... The CD/DVD control buttons are in loss of the computer so that you can play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. The computer can access them whether the display panel is turned off the computer while any drives are located on page 37. Learning the...
... or turn off . For more information about the front panel controls, see "Front panel controls" on the front of data. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play high-resolution video at up to release the disc tray, and a manual eject hole for releasing the disc tray when the... The CD/DVD control buttons are in loss of the computer so that you can play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. The computer can access them whether the display panel is turned off the computer while any drives are located on page 37. Learning the...
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... loads the operating system. Turn off computer command The Turn off computer: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to consider when choosing Turn off computer...
... loads the operating system. Turn off computer command The Turn off computer: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open any programs and files you want to consider when choosing Turn off computer...
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... Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in ...Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When...
... Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the computer in ...Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of memory. ❖ When...