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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. The DC-IN port is connected to a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet network cable. The Link indicator glows green when the computer is where ...
Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The DC-IN port is connected to a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet network cable. The Link indicator glows green when the computer is where ...
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...external power source. The system indicator panel provides information about various system functions. It glows green when the battery is being charged. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. For more information on The primary and secondary control buttons below the TouchPad act like ...the buttons on page 79. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The light flashes amber when the computer is connected to move the cursor with the display open 43 ...
...external power source. The system indicator panel provides information about various system functions. It glows green when the battery is being charged. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. For more information on The primary and secondary control buttons below the TouchPad act like ...the buttons on page 79. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The light flashes amber when the computer is connected to move the cursor with the display open 43 ...
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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. When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard ...
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. When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard ...
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... to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. 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. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on the top of the key. For...
... to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from moving, effectively locking the battery pack. 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. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on the top of the key. For...
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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 121. 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. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 65 for detailed information.
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The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you through steps to set up your 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 enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in...
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you through steps to set up your 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 enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and the order in...
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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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... the computer. It takes several hours to the power cable. For more information on battery use . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on . If the electrical outlet is on... shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of, or apply heat to charge the battery with wet hands. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock...
... the computer. It takes several hours to the power cable. For more information on battery use . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into the DC-IN on . If the electrical outlet is on... shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of, or apply heat to charge the battery with wet hands. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock...
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...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 first ...time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Once the...
...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 first ...time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. Once the...
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...to an external power source. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. 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...extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your display are no media (i.e. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 42. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Turning on ...
...to an external power source. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. 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...extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your display are no media (i.e. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 42. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Turning on ...
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If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or ... a power source (even though the computer is off your computer when you can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using a USB keyboard. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. The Fn emulation key is fully charged. Each option...
If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or ... a power source (even though the computer is off your computer when you can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using a USB keyboard. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. The Fn emulation key is fully charged. Each option...
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..."Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for ...appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server or the Shut down...
..."Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for ...appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to a domain server or the Shut down...
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... for details. 78 See your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important... information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the...
... for details. 78 See your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important... information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the...
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...a name for the file, and click OK. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are using Standby mode. To save: ❖ A file you are updating...® XP file system" on page 120. Your computer can be lost. For information on how to warn you when the battery is running low. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to the hard disk drive. Check your information will be configured to name a file, see whether...
...a name for the file, and click OK. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are using Standby mode. To save: ❖ A file you are updating...® XP file system" on page 120. Your computer can be lost. For information on how to warn you when the battery is running low. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to the hard disk drive. Check your information will be configured to name a file, see whether...
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... down the computer Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you will be away from... then returns to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you need to reload the operating system, ...
... down the computer Factors to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which you will be away from... then returns to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you need to reload the operating system, ...
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... open programs and files 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 memory so that, when 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 the mode in Standby mode,...
... open programs and files 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 memory so that, when 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 the mode in Standby mode,...