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... yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power...
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... Starting again from Standby 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 118 Conserving battery power 119 What to do when the...
... Starting again from Standby 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 118 Conserving battery power 119 What to do when the...
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... document ... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 214
... document ... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 214
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... Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 221 If you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228... With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 ...
... Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 221 If you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228... With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 ...
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Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Speaker Finding Your Way Around Back 39 LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker Security lock slot DC-IN USB ports Network port Parallel port ...
Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. Back Speaker Finding Your Way Around Back 39 LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker Security lock slot DC-IN USB ports Network port Parallel port ...
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...panel provides information about various system functions. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is being charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It does not glow if the external power source is ...disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. For more information on page 79. The primary and ...
...panel provides information about various system functions. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is being charged. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. It does not glow if the external power source is ...disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. For more information on page 79. The primary and ...
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44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of ...
44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of ...
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..., see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 82. Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the... battery pack. When this light is on. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 82. The numeric mode light, ...
..., see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 82. Underside Memory slot cover Battery release lock Battery release latch Battery pack The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from the computer case. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the... battery pack. When this light is on. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 82. The numeric mode light, ...
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46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121.
46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121.
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... of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software setup choices. The first time you turn on...
... of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software setup choices. The first time you turn on...
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 73) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC power indicator Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live...
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 73) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. AC power indicator Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live...
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... If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of the computer. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on page 114. Never remove the power plug from the outlet... with the computer off. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical ...
... If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of the computer. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on page 114. Never remove the power plug from the outlet... with the computer off. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical ...
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...Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Slide Lift Opening the display panel Once the battery is consuming full power. Using the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.... 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the ...
...Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Slide Lift Opening the display panel Once the battery is consuming full power. Using the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.... 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the ...
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...turn on your computer. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your display are no media (i.e. 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. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 42. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 118. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin...
...turn on your computer. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your display are no media (i.e. 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. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 42. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 118. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin...
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... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is fully charged. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to memory so To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows... an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to fully charge the main battery. Turning off your computer when you are not using a USB keyboard.
... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is fully charged. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off) to memory so To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows... an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to fully charge the main battery. Turning off your computer when you are not using a USB keyboard.
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...lightly dampened cloth. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 114. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information...fit an antitheft lock. Getting Started Caring for your computer 75 that, when you turn off for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to clean the...
...lightly dampened cloth. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 114. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information...fit an antitheft lock. Getting Started Caring for your computer 75 that, when you turn off for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to clean the...
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... tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for... in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... tips and provides important information about basic features. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you save it to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for... in the computer's memory until you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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... automatic save your programs' documentation to warn you are using Standby mode. HINT: To make another copy of the file you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your work... currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your data even when you turn off the computer, save feature.
... automatic save your programs' documentation to warn you are using Standby mode. HINT: To make another copy of the file you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your work... currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. Your computer can be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your data even when you turn off the computer, save feature.
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... when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you need to reload... Restarting from memory. When you were previously using. Use it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down but it when you...
... when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most efficient mode if you need to reload... Restarting from memory. When you were previously using. Use it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down but it when you...
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..."Going into a power-saving mode. Be sure to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you do not save your work first. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you were using. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and...
..."Going into a power-saving mode. Be sure to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you do not save your work first. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you were using. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and...