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... the external display..... 52 Display limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power-on password 58...
... the external display..... 52 Display limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power-on password 58...
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... By 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Using additional batteries 115 Battery safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 119 Conserving battery power 120 What to do when the...
... By 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Using additional batteries 115 Battery safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 119 Conserving battery power 120 What to do when the...
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21 Contents Memory card problems 232 Power and the batteries 233 Keyboard problems 234 Display problems 235 Disk drive problems 237 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 239 Sound system problems 247 ... problems 247 Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 252 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259 Instant password security 260 Without a password 260 With a password 260 Power usage mode...
21 Contents Memory card problems 232 Power and the batteries 233 Keyboard problems 234 Display problems 235 Disk drive problems 237 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 239 Sound system problems 247 ... problems 247 Printer problems 250 Modem problems 251 Develop good computing habits 252 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259 Instant password security 260 Without a password 260 With a password 260 Power usage mode...
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... charge. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on /off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light The AC power light glows green when the ... the display open System indicator panel AC power Light On/off light glows green when the computer is on. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. On The on page 119. The light glows amber when the computer is being charged. It glows amber while the...
... charge. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on /off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light The AC power light glows green when the ... the display open System indicator panel AC power Light On/off light glows green when the computer is on. It glows green when the battery is completely discharged. On The on page 119. The light glows amber when the computer is being charged. It glows amber while the...
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...Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 122. Press the button again to hear bass sounds. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 46 for systems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you use... computer when a standard electrical outlet is currently playing. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to eject the disc. The battery cover provides access to the battery module, which lets you insert additional memory. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The stop/eject button stops a disc...
...Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 122. Press the button again to hear bass sounds. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 46 for systems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you use... computer when a standard electrical outlet is currently playing. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to eject the disc. The battery cover provides access to the battery module, which lets you insert additional memory. 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The stop/eject button stops a disc...
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Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive.
Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive.
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...even if only one is reading from or writing to check for viruses. Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it . If two cards are installed, both...download from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can result in errors or instability in -use external power or to charge the battery, you . Overheating of a PC Card can become hot with prolonged use. Ask your dealer to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan...
...even if only one is reading from or writing to check for viruses. Getting Started Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you use it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it . If two cards are installed, both...download from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can result in errors or instability in -use external power or to charge the battery, you . Overheating of a PC Card can become hot with prolonged use. Ask your dealer to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan...
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The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot. Expansion memory slot ...
The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot. Expansion memory slot ...
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... to your computer, you first need to one of the computer's USB ports. The AC To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to charge the computer's batteries. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use diskettes with your computer provided that keyboard is USB-compatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette...
... to your computer, you first need to one of the computer's USB ports. The AC To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to charge the computer's batteries. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use diskettes with your computer provided that keyboard is USB-compatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette...
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...top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use the battery to the power cable. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on /off . The ... not consuming full power, the time required to a live electrical outlet. DANGER: Damaged power cables can charge the battery with wet hands. Connect the computer to charge the battery is on . Never remove the power plug from the outlet. It takes much longer to show that it . ...
...top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use the battery to the power cable. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on /off . The ... not consuming full power, the time required to a live electrical outlet. DANGER: Damaged power cables can charge the battery with wet hands. Connect the computer to charge the battery is on . Never remove the power plug from the outlet. It takes much longer to show that it . ...
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56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first time For more than a few hours at a time. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Lift ...Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more information on...
56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first time For more than a few hours at a time. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Lift ...Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more information on...
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... the keyboard. Pressing the power button NOTE: When you have a printer connected 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 an external power source. The AC...
... the keyboard. Pressing the power button NOTE: When you have a printer connected 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 an external power source. The AC...
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... highlight Receive and click the auto option. Guidelines for a while. With the computer off ) to recharge the main battery. But under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the disable option. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. Doing... so may take several hours to fully charge the main battery. Alternatively, use the operating system Standby command to ...
... highlight Receive and click the auto option. Guidelines for a while. With the computer off ) to recharge the main battery. But under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the disable option. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. Doing... so may take several hours to fully charge the main battery. Alternatively, use the operating system Standby command to ...
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... computer 79 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of ...your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 114. Never spray cleaner directly ...
... computer 79 For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of ...your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 114. Never spray cleaner directly ...
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... running low. Your work frequently. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 81 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs ...
... running low. Your work frequently. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 81 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs ...
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... at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Stand By command, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 121. Check your work on. Saving your ...programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 138. This is to warn you have an automatic save your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows®...
... at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Stand By command, in case the battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 121. Check your work on. Saving your ...programs' documentation to see "Setting battery alarms" on page 138. This is to warn you have an automatic save your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows®...
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NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is on AC power rather than battery power. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is recommended that you play DVDs while running on the ...
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is on AC power rather than battery power. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is recommended that you play DVDs while running on the ...
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.... The left side of the Sub LCD displays one of the computer. ❖ Mode - The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following icons depending on what mode your computer is on. 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD control buttons...
.... The left side of the Sub LCD displays one of the computer. ❖ Mode - The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode, status and battery level of the following icons depending on what mode your computer is on. 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD control buttons...
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... turned off and the sound subsystem is currently playing and ejects it pause if currently playing. the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops a disc that is turned on. SUSPEND Zzz... The stop /eject button twice... or makes it . CD/DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD/DVD control and Digital audio control. RESET Wake up! ❖ Battery level - OFF See you!
... turned off and the sound subsystem is currently playing and ejects it pause if currently playing. the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops a disc that is turned on. SUSPEND Zzz... The stop /eject button twice... or makes it . CD/DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD/DVD control and Digital audio control. RESET Wake up! ❖ Battery level - OFF See you!
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... All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to consider when choosing Turn Off: ❖ 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 start up the network connection, use . Factors to...
... All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to consider when choosing Turn Off: ❖ 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 start up the network connection, use . Factors to...