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... accessed. The disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive or the DVD-ROM drive is being charged. On The on . The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. CAUTION: Never turn off light glows green when the computer is on /off the computer while any of data. The light... glows amber when the computer is in a loss of the drives are in use. It glows green when the battery is being accessed. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is fully charged. It does not glow if the external...
... accessed. The disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive or the DVD-ROM drive is being charged. On The on . The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. CAUTION: Never turn off light glows green when the computer is on /off the computer while any of data. The light... glows amber when the computer is in a loss of the drives are in use. It glows green when the battery is being accessed. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is fully charged. It does not glow if the external...
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... molded panel in front of the battery cover) secures the battery cover to Know Your Computer The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk. For information about replacing the battery, see Changing the main battery on page 36 for detailed information.... See Installing additional memory (optional) on page 101. The battery cover protects the battery. The battery cover latch (which facilitates either a modem connection, or ...
... molded panel in front of the battery cover) secures the battery cover to Know Your Computer The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk. For information about replacing the battery, see Changing the main battery on page 36 for detailed information.... See Installing additional memory (optional) on page 101. The battery cover protects the battery. The battery cover latch (which facilitates either a modem connection, or ...
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... become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of personal injury or damage to Know Your Computer Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can become hot even if only one is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of...
... become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of personal injury or damage to Know Your Computer Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can become hot even if only one is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of...
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... adapter. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on page 49. See your computer 3 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Connecting the power cable to the...
... adapter. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on page 49. See your computer 3 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Connecting the power cable to the...
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..., place heavy objects on top of the computer. Never pull directly on the back of , or apply heat to unplug it. The AC power and battery indicator lights glow. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.... Toshiba assumes no liability for the computer is a risk of electric shock. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power ...
..., place heavy objects on top of the computer. Never pull directly on the back of , or apply heat to unplug it. The AC power and battery indicator lights glow. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.... Toshiba assumes no liability for the computer is a risk of electric shock. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power ...
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... than a few hours at a time. Part I: Getting to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. CAUTION: Once the battery is not consuming full power. The on/off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in four to ten hours, if the computer... is charged for more information on battery use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Getting Started 43 Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can charge the battery with the computer turned off , the battery charges in two to three hours. Connect the computer...
... than a few hours at a time. Part I: Getting to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. CAUTION: Once the battery is not consuming full power. The on/off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in four to ten hours, if the computer... is charged for more information on battery use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Getting Started 43 Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can charge the battery with the computer turned off , the battery charges in two to three hours. Connect the computer...
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... or trackball, you to move the cursor and to select items on page 39 for the first time 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 not connected to an external power source. See Connecting a mouse...
... or trackball, you to move the cursor and to select items on page 39 for the first time 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 not connected to an external power source. See Connecting a mouse...
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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, lists some basic precautions and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Part I: Getting to clean the computer. ... onto the computer. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 94.
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, lists some basic precautions and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Part I: Getting to clean the computer. ... onto the computer. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 94.
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... to the hard disk at preset intervals. Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your battery runs out of charge while you can turn on. Your work frequently.
... to the hard disk at preset intervals. Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your battery runs out of charge while you can turn on. Your work frequently.
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.... NOTE: Save your work Before you return to Know Your Computer Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature.
.... NOTE: Save your work Before you return to Know Your Computer Saving your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature.
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...options to choose from Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Part I: Getting to use. Factors when choosing Shut down . Shut down command The Shut down command shuts the computer down , Standby...when choosing Standby: While in Standby mode. This is 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 and loads the operating system. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer ...
...options to choose from Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Part I: Getting to use. Factors when choosing Shut down . Shut down command The Shut down command shuts the computer down , Standby...when choosing Standby: While in Standby mode. This is 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 and loads the operating system. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer ...
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... than restarting from memory. When you start up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. Because the state of the computer to save your information will be lost. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: While in ...you left it. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to Know Your Computer NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it from Shut down using . Restoring information...
... than restarting from memory. When you start up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. Because the state of the computer to save your information will be lost. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: While in ...you left it. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to Know Your Computer NOTE: If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it from Shut down using . Restoring information...
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Shutting down more time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk instead of memory. When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is being retrieved from Standby because...
Shutting down more time and battery power than restarting from the hard disk instead of memory. When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is being retrieved from Standby because...
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... button until the on/off the computer 3 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 4 In the Running on page 187. Learning the Basics 87 Turning off light changes... to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK again, then close the display panel. 6 Click..., do one of the following: Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. Click All for the options you want. When I press the power button Set this option to...
... button until the on/off the computer 3 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 4 In the Running on page 187. Learning the Basics 87 Turning off light changes... to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK again, then close the display panel. 6 Click..., do one of the following: Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. Click All for the options you want. When I press the power button Set this option to...
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... /off light blinks amber indicating the machine is not present: click View all open programs and files to enable them in Standby mode. The on batteries area, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. When I press the power button ... need to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode by from the drop down menu, then click OK. If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Know Your Computer Part I close the display panel. Learning the Basics 88 ...
... /off light blinks amber indicating the machine is not present: click View all open programs and files to enable them in Standby mode. The on batteries area, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. When I press the power button ... need to memory, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode by from the drop down menu, then click OK. If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Know Your Computer Part I close the display panel. Learning the Basics 88 ...
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... box, do one of the following: Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about...
... box, do one of the following: Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about...
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If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is not present: click View all Modes with settings here. 6 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. Click All for the computer to go into Hibernation mode... apply whether you close the display panel. 5 Click Override all control panel options on the left side of the panel. 3 In the Running on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon...
If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is not present: click View all Modes with settings here. 6 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. Click All for the computer to go into Hibernation mode... apply whether you close the display panel. 5 Click Override all control panel options on the left side of the panel. 3 In the Running on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon...
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... and the current time and date for many times. Part I: Getting to disassemble a battery. Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. You can recharge it to work for up to a month while the computer is... removable lithium ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you . You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Using additional battery packs If you may want to the battery or the computer. Never incinerate a spent battery as this will shorten its life and reverse...
... and the current time and date for many times. Part I: Getting to disassemble a battery. Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. You can recharge it to work for up to a month while the computer is... removable lithium ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you . You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Using additional battery packs If you may want to the battery or the computer. Never incinerate a spent battery as this will shorten its life and reverse...
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... a cool dry place out of your computer, or you can purchase through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog. Overcharging the main battery may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Part I: Getting to hold a charge. You can charge the battery using your main battery: Avoid leaving the computer plugged in Hibernation mode when you are not going...
... a cool dry place out of your computer, or you can purchase through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog. Overcharging the main battery may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Part I: Getting to hold a charge. You can charge the battery using your main battery: Avoid leaving the computer plugged in Hibernation mode when you are not going...
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...extremely hot or cold. The battery may not start charging immediately if: The battery is consuming full power. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Part I: Getting to charge the battery while the computer is on battery power until it reaches room ...To ensure that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Mobile Computing 96 Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer on . It takes much longer to Know Your Computer It takes several hours...
...extremely hot or cold. The battery may not start charging immediately if: The battery is consuming full power. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Part I: Getting to charge the battery while the computer is on battery power until it reaches room ...To ensure that you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Mobile Computing 96 Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer on . It takes much longer to Know Your Computer It takes several hours...