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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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... and the LAN (local area network). Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet network cable.
... and the LAN (local area network). Noteworthy® computer lock cable to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet network cable.
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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 on /off Hard disk drive The AC power light glows green when the...TouchPad act like the buttons on page 43. It glows green when the battery is connected to assist you to move the cursor with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The TouchPadTM enables you in Standby mode. Finding Your Way...
... 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 on /off Hard disk drive The AC power light glows green when the...TouchPad act like the buttons on page 43. It glows green when the battery is connected to assist you to move the cursor with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. The main battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. The TouchPadTM enables you in Standby mode. Finding Your Way...
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... key. When this light is in loss of the white arrow printed on . 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 118.
... key. When this light is in loss of the white arrow printed on . 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 118.
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... 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 . When this light is on page 82. For more information, see "Using the numeric ... of the key. Finding Your Way Around Underside 45 instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. 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.
... 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 . When this light is on page 82. For more information, see "Using the numeric ... of the key. Finding Your Way Around Underside 45 instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. 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.
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The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 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. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 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. 46 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery.
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... must complete all set up your software setup choices. 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 Microsoft's End User License Agreement and ...
... must complete all set up your software setup choices. 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 Microsoft's End User License Agreement and ...
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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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...cables can cause fire or electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of electric shock. There is live electrical outlet. It takes much longer to the power cable. If the electrical outlet ... a risk of the computer. It takes several hours to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. 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.
...cables can cause fire or electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on the back of electric shock. There is live electrical outlet. It takes much longer to the power cable. If the electrical outlet ... a risk of the computer. It takes several hours to a live , the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. 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.
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Slide Lift Opening the display panel 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. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. ...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...
Slide Lift Opening the display panel 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. Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. ...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...
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...display panel. Turning on page 118. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your TFT display when you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Make sure there are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large ...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 not connected to an external...
...display panel. Turning on page 118. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your TFT display when you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the power 1 Make sure there are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large ...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 not connected to an external...
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... in progress and are not connected to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a while. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use... the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so The Fn emulation key is USB-compatible. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports.
... in progress and are not connected to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a while. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use... the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so The Fn emulation key is USB-compatible. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports.
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Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth..... For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a domain server instead. Never turn on ...
Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth..... For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a domain server instead. Never turn on ...
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...your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which 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. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 78 Your work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save ...
...your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which 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. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 78 Your work frequently. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save ...
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..." on page 120. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to warn you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. To save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive. Check your data even when you...
..." on page 120. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to warn you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 132. To save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive. Check your data even when you...
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Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer ... need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off. This is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it when you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes to system settings...
Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer ... need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off. This is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it when you will be away from your computer for example to activate changes to system settings...
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... which you left off. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 105. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode. For more information about going into a power-...including all open programs and files you power down using . Be sure to save your work first. If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little ...
... which you left off. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 105. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode. For more information about going into a power-...including all open programs and files you power down using . Be sure to save your work first. If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost . Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 97 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little ...