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... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power...
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... quickly .......... 95 Starting again from Stand by 96 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 98 Power management 99 Charging the battery 99 Charging the RTC battery 100 Monitoring battery power 101 Determining remaining battery power 101 Conserving battery power 102 What to do when the...
... quickly .......... 95 Starting again from Stand by 96 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 98 Power management 99 Charging the battery 99 Charging the RTC battery 100 Monitoring battery power 101 Determining remaining battery power 101 Conserving battery power 102 What to do when the...
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... 185 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 188 Memory card problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk drive problems 194 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems ... 196 Sound system problems 204 PC Card problems... 204 Printer problems 207 Modem problems 208 Develop good computing habits 209 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212
... 185 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 188 Memory card problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk drive problems 194 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems ... 196 Sound system problems 204 PC Card problems... 204 Printer problems 207 Modem problems 208 Develop good computing habits 209 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212
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24 Contents Toshiba's worldwide offices 212 Appendix A: Hot Keys 215 Instant password security 215 Without a password 215 With a password 215 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 216 Sound 217 Power usage mode 217 Stand by mode 218 Hibernation mode 219 Display modes 220 Display modes 220 Enabling a wireless device 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 221 Keyboard hot keys 222 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 239
24 Contents Toshiba's worldwide offices 212 Appendix A: Hot Keys 215 Instant password security 215 Without a password 215 With a password 215 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 216 Sound 217 Power usage mode 217 Stand by mode 218 Hibernation mode 219 Display modes 220 Display modes 220 Enabling a wireless device 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 221 Keyboard hot keys 222 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 239
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... audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts video inputs. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on external power or charging the battery. The S-video port lets you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on page 78. The CD/DVD control buttons let you...
... audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts video inputs. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on external power or charging the battery. The S-video port lets you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on page 78. The CD/DVD control buttons let you...
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... light glows when you press the Caps Lock key. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Indicator lights CD Mode AC Power Battery Disc/Disk Activity Digital Digital DC In Hard Drive Mode The CD mode light goes on in CD mode when the computer is in digital... CD In light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The digital mode light goes on in Standby mode. When this light is playing a CD or...
... light glows when you press the Caps Lock key. 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Indicator lights CD Mode AC Power Battery Disc/Disk Activity Digital Digital DC In Hard Drive Mode The CD mode light goes on in CD mode when the computer is in digital... CD In light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The digital mode light goes on in Standby mode. When this light is playing a CD or...
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... the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover Modular Bay release latch Modular Bay Battery release latch Battery pack Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on . For more information, see...
... the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover Modular Bay release latch Modular Bay Battery release latch Battery pack Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on . For more information, see...
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...permanent data storage device. See for detailed information. The hard disk drive is in place. For information about replacing the battery, see "Using the Modular Bay" on page 105. The battery pack contains the battery. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The Modular Bay lets you insert additional memory. The... battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The expansion memory slot cover protects the two...
...permanent data storage device. See for detailed information. The hard disk drive is in place. For information about replacing the battery, see "Using the Modular Bay" on page 105. The battery pack contains the battery. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The Modular Bay lets you insert additional memory. The... battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The expansion memory slot cover protects the two...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal ... internet connection, and you can use external power or to the internet?" A window will display the message: "How will this computer connect to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm...
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal ... internet connection, and you can use external power or to the internet?" A window will display the message: "How will this computer connect to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm...
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Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. When you ... and result in the User's Manual. 48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output...
Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. When you ... and result in the User's Manual. 48 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output...
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... or electric shock. There is a risk of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power and battery lights glow. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of the computer. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power...
... or electric shock. There is a risk of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. The AC power and battery lights glow. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on the back of the computer. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power...
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..., and features used. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a ...live wall outlet. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming full power. For more than a few...
..., and features used. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a ...live wall outlet. CAUTION: Once the battery is consuming full power. For more than a few...
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... disk drive is currently in the direction you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. 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 move ...
... disk drive is currently in the direction you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is being accessed. 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 move ...
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... a while. If you left off your system settings to memory so that, when you may take up to three hours to fully charge the main battery. Depending on your program, you turn on , click Next. With the computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power ...source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off . Getting Started Turning off ) to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you will automatically return to print a test page. 12 If your print job...
... a while. If you left off your system settings to memory so that, when you may take up to three hours to fully charge the main battery. Depending on your program, you turn on , click Next. With the computer off, it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power ...source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off . Getting Started Turning off ) to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you will automatically return to print a test page. 12 If your print job...
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... about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information, 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. CAUTION... caustic chemical products to a domain server instead. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down when connected to clean the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 98.
... about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information, 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. CAUTION... caustic chemical products to a domain server instead. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down when connected to clean the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 98.
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... chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 99. You will lose all unsaved work frequently.
... chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you are working. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 99. You will lose all unsaved work frequently.
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... discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to the hard disk drive. Check your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to see "Power management" on page 121. ...
... discharges, your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to the hard disk drive. Check your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to see "Power management" on page 121. ...
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... command" on page 89 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 restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about setting...returns to the state in which you left it. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 92. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down list...
... command" on page 89 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 restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more information about setting...returns to the state in which you left it. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 92. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down list...
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... command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 94. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your data will eventually discharge in Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the... computer, you can continue working from Stand by " on page 93. If the battery discharges, your information will be lost . For more information about going into a power-saving mode. NOTE: If you power down ❖ When starting...
... command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 94. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your data will eventually discharge in Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the... computer, you can continue working from Stand by " on page 93. If the battery discharges, your information will be lost . For more information about going into a power-saving mode. NOTE: If you power down ❖ When starting...
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The on batteries, you cannot start it again by : 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Hibernation mode by closing the display ...
The on batteries, you cannot start it again by : 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Hibernation mode by closing the display ...