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... yourself comfortable 49 Precautions 52 Setting up your computer 54 Setting up your software 54 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 55 Adding external devices 55 Connecting to a power source 56 Charging the main battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 49 Precautions 52 Setting up your computer 54 Setting up your software 54 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 55 Adding external devices 55 Connecting to a power source 56 Charging the main battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power...
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... Starting again from Standby 114 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 116 Charging the 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...
... Starting again from Standby 114 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 116 Charging the 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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... program or 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 when you turn... A plan of action 203 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
... program or 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 when you turn... A plan of action 203 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
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...Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 222 If you need further assistance 223 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 229... With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 230 Power usage mode 231 Standby mode 232 Hibernation mode ...
...Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 222 If you need further assistance 223 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 229... With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 230 Power usage mode 231 Standby mode 232 Hibernation mode ...
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... is where you plug in the AC adapter for securing it to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The LAN active indicator glows orange when data is functioning properly. 40 Finding Your Way Around Back Back Speaker LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker...
... is where you plug in the AC adapter for securing it to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The LAN active indicator glows orange when data is functioning properly. 40 Finding Your Way Around Back Back Speaker LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker...
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...of a fullsize keyboard. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is connected to move the cursor with primary...functions. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on . The TouchPadTM enables you in Standby mode. It glows green when the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The light flashes amber when the computer is fully charged. The primary and secondary ...
...of a fullsize keyboard. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is connected to move the cursor with primary...functions. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on . The TouchPadTM enables you in Standby mode. It glows green when the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The light flashes amber when the computer is fully charged. The primary and secondary ...
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... so may damage the media and result in the direction of data. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 45 determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on...
... so may damage the media and result in the direction of data. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 45 determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on...
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For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 83. 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. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside instead of typing the letter...types the white number printed on the key instead of the key. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on...
For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 83. 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. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside instead of typing the letter...types the white number printed on the key instead of the key. The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on...
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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 122. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 66 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 122. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 66 for detailed information. The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory.
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... software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you can use external power or to your software setup choices. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse...
... software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery, you can use external power or to your software setup choices. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse...
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 74) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 74) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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...3 Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet. There is on. Doing so may cause an electric shock. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on... into the DC-IN on the back of , or apply heat to the power cable. It takes several hours to charge the battery with wet hands. For more information on battery use . If the electrical outlet is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Never modify, forcibly bend,...
...3 Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet. There is on. Doing so may cause an electric shock. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on... into the DC-IN on the back of , or apply heat to the power cable. It takes several hours to charge the battery with wet hands. For more information on battery use . If the electrical outlet is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Never modify, forcibly bend,...
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... features used. Using the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 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 first time... Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Slide Lift Opening the display panel Once the battery is consuming full power.
... features used. Using the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 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 first time... Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Slide Lift Opening the display panel Once the battery is consuming full power.
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...an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Turning on the top of the keyboard. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on your TFT display when you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Never lift or ... using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on page 43. 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 manufactured using the display panel...
...an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Turning on the top of the keyboard. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on your TFT display when you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Never lift or ... using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on page 43. 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 manufactured using the display panel...
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.... ❖ If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn on the computer. Each option has its cable to one to your system settings to... When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. The Fn emulation key is not supported when using the computer for a while. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby...
.... ❖ If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn on the computer. Each option has its cable to one to your system settings to... When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. The Fn emulation key is not supported when using the computer for a while. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby...
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..." on page 115. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer that, when you turn off for appropriate cleaning... 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 a longer period, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in use. Never ...
..." on page 115. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer that, when you turn off for appropriate cleaning... 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 a longer period, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in use. Never ...
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You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for details. 79 Your computer can be configured to...page 121. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important ...intervals. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low.
You will lose all unsaved work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your work , if, for details. 79 Your computer can be configured to...page 121. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important ...intervals. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low.
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...name for the file, and click OK. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive. For information on how to see "Windows® XP file system" on ... the Basics Saving your work 85 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to warn you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. Always save : ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ...
...name for the file, and click OK. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive. For information on how to see "Windows® XP file system" on ... the Basics Saving your work 85 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to warn you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. Always save : ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ...
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... example to activate changes to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down but it . This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you start up the computer. Since Hibernation... from 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 when you left it first saves the current state of the system is held on the...
... example to activate changes to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down but it . This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you start up the computer. Since Hibernation... from 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 when you left it first saves the current state of the system is held on the...
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...power-saving mode. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 106. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. Factors when choosing...again, the computer returns 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 the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when...
...power-saving mode. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 106. If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. Factors when choosing...again, the computer returns 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 the hard disk instead of the computer in memory so that, when...