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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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... connected to attach an optional PORT- Noteworthy® computer lock cable 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. Back Speaker Finding Your Way Around Back 39 LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker...
... connected to attach an optional PORT- Noteworthy® computer lock cable 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. Back Speaker Finding Your Way Around Back 39 LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker...
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...to an external power source. See "System indicator panel" on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. For more information on page...buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on page 43. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is connected to move the cursor with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on It glows...
...to an external power source. See "System indicator panel" on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. For more information on page...buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on page 43. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is connected to move the cursor with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on It glows...
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... light is being accessed. Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on . 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter.
... light is being accessed. Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on . 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter.
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... 82. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on the top 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. When this light is on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover...
... 82. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on the top 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. When this light is on the top of the key. Underside Memory slot cover...
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46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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.
46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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.
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...displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you turn on page 55. Setting up your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. The first ...time you must complete all set up your software setup choices. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting...
...displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you turn on page 55. Setting up your software The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. The first ...time you must complete all set up your software setup choices. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting...
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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.
...; 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.
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... from the outlet with the computer off. There is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live wall outlet. For more information on the back of , or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. ...It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on top of the computer. Doing so may cause an electric shock. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric...
... from the outlet with the computer off. There is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live wall outlet. For more information on the back of , or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. ...It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on top of the computer. Doing so may cause an electric shock. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric...
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... the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Slide Lift Opening the... display panel Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
... the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Slide Lift Opening the... display panel Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
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...connected to help you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Make sure there are an intrinsic characteristic of the keyboard. 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. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the top of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the ...
...connected to help you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Make sure there are an intrinsic characteristic of the keyboard. 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. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the top of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the ...
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... are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. You can attach one to one of the computer's USB ports. The Fn emulation key is not supported when using it for the first time... cable to your computer when you are not using a USB keyboard. Turning off your computer provided that the keyboard is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is USB-compatible.
... are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to fully charge the main battery. You can attach one to one of the computer's USB ports. The Fn emulation key is not supported when using it for the first time... cable to your computer when you are not using a USB keyboard. Turning off your computer provided that the keyboard is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is USB-compatible.
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...To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use . Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. Doing so may damage the media in use and ...
...To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in loss of data. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display ...exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use . Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server instead. Doing so may damage the media in use and ...
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... running low. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 120. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the ...
... running low. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 120. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the ...
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See "Setting battery alarms" on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. To save ... program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 132. For information on page 120. 84 Learning the...
See "Setting battery alarms" on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. To save ... program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 132. For information on page 120. 84 Learning the...
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... system settings are retained indefinitely. When you left 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. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in ...The Hibernation command shuts the computer 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 were previously using. Use it from memory. This is the most time and...
... system settings are retained indefinitely. When you left 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. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in ...The Hibernation command shuts the computer 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 were previously using. Use it from memory. This is the most time and...
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...computer, you can continue working from where you power down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. If ... will be lost if you do not 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 which you left off. If you...
...computer, you can continue working from where you power down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. If ... will be lost if you do not 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 which you left off. If you...