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... 45 Removing a memory module 48 Connecting a mouse 48 Connecting a printer 48 Connecting the AC adapter 49 Installing a device in the Modular Bay 51 Charging the battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 54 Setting up...
... 45 Removing a memory module 48 Connecting a mouse 48 Connecting a printer 48 Connecting the AC adapter 49 Installing a device in the Modular Bay 51 Charging the battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 54 Setting up...
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... down ...... 87 Using Hibernation 88 Starting again from Hibernation mode 89 Using Stand by 90 Starting again from Stand by 91 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94
... down ...... 87 Using Hibernation 88 Starting again from Hibernation mode 89 Using Stand by 90 Starting again from Stand by 91 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94
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... Using a second battery 94 Battery safety precautions 94 Maximizing battery life 95 Power management 95 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main and secondary batteries ..... 96 Charging the RTC battery 97 Monitoring battery power 98 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving battery power 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 Setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing...
... Using a second battery 94 Battery safety precautions 94 Maximizing battery life 95 Power management 95 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main and secondary batteries ..... 96 Charging the RTC battery 97 Monitoring battery power 98 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving battery power 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 Setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing...
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...197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 200 Memory card problems 201 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 208 Sound system problems ... problems 221 Develop good computing habits 222 Using VirtualTech 223 If you need further assistance 224 Before you call 224 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 226 Appendix A: Hot Keys 231 Instant password security 231 Sound 232 Display modes 232 Keyboard hot keys ...
...197 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 198 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 200 Memory card problems 201 Power and the batteries 202 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 208 Sound system problems ... problems 221 Develop good computing habits 222 Using VirtualTech 223 If you need further assistance 224 Before you call 224 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 226 Appendix A: Hot Keys 231 Instant password security 231 Sound 232 Display modes 232 Keyboard hot keys ...
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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 is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. Pencil lead can accommodate a CD-... such as drive D:. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel. The bay only supports one device at a time. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. It also supports a diskette drive, additional hard disk drive or secondary...
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 is designated by default as a straightened paper clip. Pencil lead can accommodate a CD-... such as drive D:. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel. The bay only supports one device at a time. The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer. It also supports a diskette drive, additional hard disk drive or secondary...
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...buttons" on page 68. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is in Standby mode. The Modular Bay/secondary battery light flashes green when the Modular Bay is being charged. Pressing the Internet button will bring up the EZ Button application. It glows green ...when the battery is in use. The light glows amber when the computer is fully charged. Pressing the Application button will open 33 white number printed on...
...buttons" on page 68. The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is in Standby mode. The Modular Bay/secondary battery light flashes green when the Modular Bay is being charged. Pressing the Internet button will bring up the EZ Button application. It glows green ...when the battery is in use. The light glows amber when the computer is fully charged. Pressing the Application button will open 33 white number printed on...
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.... Doing so may damage the media and result in the Modular Bay. 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open indicator for a secondary battery, if one is seated in loss of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs. CD or DVD control buttons The control buttons on page...
.... Doing so may damage the media and result in the Modular Bay. 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open indicator for a secondary battery, if one is seated in loss of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs. CD or DVD control buttons The control buttons on page...
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...on page 101. The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. The Modular Bay release latch allows you 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 45 for detailed information. The battery pack contains the battery. Underside Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion...
...on page 101. The hard disk drive is the computer's permanent data storage device. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive. The Modular Bay release latch allows you 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 45 for detailed information. The battery pack contains the battery. Underside Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion...
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... stereo speakers. Ask your computer online, or to sign up for viruses. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it . Overheating of a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for an Internet...
... stereo speakers. Ask your computer online, or to sign up for viruses. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it . Overheating of a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for an Internet...
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... when the device is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to charge the computer's batteries. To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into a live AC outlet. Getting Started Setting up a printer" on page 56. To the computer To the...
... when the device is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to charge the computer's batteries. To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into a live AC outlet. Getting Started Setting up a printer" on page 56. To the computer To the...
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...Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Installing a device in such cases. The on . Getting Started Charging the battery 51 The AC power and battery lights glow. Once the computer is properly seated. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. It takes... much longer to power the computer, you can use the battery to charge the battery when the computer Charging the battery Before you can charge the battery with the computer turned off . Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay To install a device ...
...Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Installing a device in such cases. The on . Getting Started Charging the battery 51 The AC power and battery lights glow. Once the computer is properly seated. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. It takes... much longer to power the computer, you can use the battery to charge the battery when the computer Charging the battery Before you can charge the battery with the computer turned off . Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in the Modular Bay To install a device ...
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... settings, and features used. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Using the computer for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 94. Lift Push Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it ...beyond the point where it moves easily. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . For more than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for...
... settings, and features used. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Using the computer for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 94. Lift Push Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it ...beyond the point where it moves easily. NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . For more than a few hours at a time. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for...
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... 1 Check that the hard disk drive is in use . For an illustration to an external power source. 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 connected to help you turn on the computer... system has loaded completely. The Modular Bay indicator light flashes when the Modular Bay is in use . NOTE: When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 30. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 98.
... 1 Check that the hard disk drive is in use . For an illustration to an external power source. 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 connected to help you turn on the computer... system has loaded completely. The Modular Bay indicator light flashes when the Modular Bay is in use . NOTE: When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 30. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 98.
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...for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in -use light on the system indicator panel is off) to recharge the main battery. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to where you left off. ❖ To... are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is on. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command (Windows® XP Professional operating system) instead. ❖ Never turn on the computer again, you automatically return to fit...
...for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in -use light on the system indicator panel is off) to recharge the main battery. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to where you left off. ❖ To... are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is on. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command (Windows® XP Professional operating system) instead. ❖ Never turn on the computer again, you automatically return to fit...
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..., or your work , if, for details. 63 Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. You...
..., or your work , if, for details. 63 Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working. You...
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...step-by command. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before you when the battery is running low, see "Windows® XP file system" on how to see whether they have an automatic save : ❖ A file you ... File menu, type a name for starting a program from the File menu and give the new file a different name. To save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you turn off the computer, save your programs' documentation to name a file, see "Power management"...
...step-by command. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before you when the battery is running low, see "Windows® XP file system" on how to see whether they have an automatic save : ❖ A file you ... File menu, type a name for starting a program from the File menu and give the new file a different name. To save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you turn off the computer, save your programs' documentation to name a file, see "Power management"...
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... a device in the Modular Bay" on page 51. If your diskette drive is not on, turn it . Diskette drive Eject button The Modular Bay/Secondary battery light glows when the diskette drive is set up for data transfer and storage. The program displays a Print dialog box. 3 Click OK to set up...
... a device in the Modular Bay" on page 51. If your diskette drive is not on, turn it . Diskette drive Eject button The Modular Bay/Secondary battery light glows when the diskette drive is set up for data transfer and storage. The program displays a Print dialog box. 3 Click OK to set up...
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... the display panel is turned off. Drive components and control buttons The CD or DVD control buttons are not available on AC power rather than battery power. 74 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Compact discs (CDs) store up to 700 MB of the computer so that you...
... the display panel is turned off. Drive components and control buttons The CD or DVD control buttons are not available on AC power rather than battery power. 74 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Compact discs (CDs) store up to 700 MB of the computer so that you...
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... for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from : 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 and loads the operating system. Each option has its advantages. Hibernation command The Hibernation...
... for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from : 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 and loads the operating system. Each option has its advantages. Hibernation command The Hibernation...
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... a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. If the battery discharges, your work before entering Stand by command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the ... by command The Stand by mode. Learning the Basics Powering down . ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can...
... a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. If the battery discharges, your work before entering Stand by command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the ... by command The Stand by mode. Learning the Basics Powering down . ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can...