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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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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 where you plug in the AC adapter for securing it to a large, heavy object, such as ...
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 where you plug in the AC adapter for securing it to a large, heavy object, such as ...
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...about various system functions. 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 connected to assist you to move the cursor with the stroke of a... charged. The front panel provides a palm rest to an external power source. For more information on page 80. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a...
...about various system functions. 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 connected to assist you to move the cursor with the stroke of a... charged. The front panel provides a palm rest to an external power source. For more information on page 80. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a...
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..., located on page 119. The cursor control mode light, located on . 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. The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk...
..., located on page 119. The cursor control mode light, located on . 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. The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk...
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When this light is on. 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. The numeric mode light, located on...
When this light is on. 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. The numeric mode light, located on...
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See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 122. 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The battery pack contains the battery.
See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 122. 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. Finding Your Way Around Underside 47 The battery pack contains the battery.
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..., and PC cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the... battery, you must complete all set up your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your software. 1 From the ...
..., and PC cards. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the... battery, you must complete all set up your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your software. 1 From the ...
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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. 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 74) 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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..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . 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. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge ...the battery while the computer is on top of electric shock. 58 Getting Started Charging the main battery 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. Damaged power cables can cause fire or ...
..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . 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. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge ...the battery while the computer is on top of electric shock. 58 Getting Started Charging the main battery 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. Damaged power cables can cause fire or ...
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Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. 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. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for more than a...
Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. 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. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for more than a...
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...and is manufactured using the display panel. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 119. 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 help ... on the computer for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do not turn on your computer. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 43. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. 60 Getting...
...and is manufactured using the display panel. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 119. 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 help ... on the computer for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do not turn on your computer. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on page 43. Never lift or move the computer using high-precision technology. 60 Getting...
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... off the computer It is a good idea to turn on the computer. Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to a domain ...
... off the computer It is a good idea to turn on the computer. Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to a domain ...
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..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use . For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any...on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 96. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer that, when you turn...
..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use . For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any...on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 96. 76 Getting Started Caring for your computer that, when you turn...
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.... See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 79 Your computer can turn on... page 121. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work...
.... See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 79 Your computer can turn on... page 121. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your work...
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Learning the Basics Saving your work 85 Saving your work to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 132. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save your information will be configured to warn you turn off the..., save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you when the battery is running low. Your computer can be lost. Check your data even when you are currently working with, choose Save As...
Learning the Basics Saving your work 85 Saving your work to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 132. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save your information will be configured to warn you turn off the..., save feature. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you when the battery is running low. Your computer can be lost. Check your data even when you are currently working with, choose Save As...
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... up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but it from Turn Off. Hibernation... command 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 first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no...
... up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but it from Turn Off. Hibernation... command 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 first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no...
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...more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 103. If the battery discharges, 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 where you were using ... quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 106. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into a power-saving mode. The battery will be lost if you were using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer...
...more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 103. If the battery discharges, 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 where you were using ... quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 106. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into a power-saving mode. The battery will be lost if you were using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer...