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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Setting up other devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 50 26
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... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low ...116 Setting battery alarms 117 Conserving battery power 117...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low ...116 Setting battery alarms 117 Conserving battery power 117...
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... you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 Standby mode 238...
... you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power usage mode 237 Standby mode 238...
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If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar ...
If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar ...
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...to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any ...risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor...
...to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any ...risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor...
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...battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge... is low and it is time to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend...
...battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge... is low and it is time to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. Never tamper with wet hands. Getting Started Connecting to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never bend...
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... correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time.... After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an ...
... correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time.... After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an ...
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..., Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on your PC...
..., Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on your PC...
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.... ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you are using it for a while. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. It is a good idea to turn off your work. Options for the...
.... ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you are using it for a while. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk and/ or drive. It is a good idea to turn off your work. Options for the...
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... can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your work frequently. Chapter...
... can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your work frequently. Chapter...
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...be used to be replaced. Battery may fail to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. If the computer is normal for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is recommended ...by the design of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. To ensure that shipped with your ...
...be used to be replaced. Battery may fail to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. If the computer is normal for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is recommended ...by the design of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. To ensure that shipped with your ...
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... Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Power management Your computer ships with the power management component of the system should use in system performance or stability issues. For more information on . You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges...
... Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . Power management Your computer ships with the power management component of the system should use in system performance or stability issues. For more information on . You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. The RTC battery charges...
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.... Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of...
.... Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of...
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... temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to a month when the computer is powered off. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖...
... temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to a month when the computer is powered off. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following conditions: ❖...
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... the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The RTC battery charges when the computer is on. The RTC battery does not charge while the...
... the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The RTC battery charges when the computer is on. The RTC battery does not charge while the...
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... may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light or power button light flashes amber, it is not plugged into the computer or AC ...outlet. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC ...
... may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light or power button light flashes amber, it is not plugged into the computer or AC ...outlet. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC ...
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... long as the age of the battery. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can continue where you are fully charged. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the left off . 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on your current rate...
... long as the age of the battery. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can continue where you are fully charged. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the left off . 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on your current rate...
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...low temperatures There are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options You can also set to completely power down . Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which saves power when you turn off... . Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each alarm can conserve power...
...low temperatures There are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options You can also set to completely power down . Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which saves power when you turn off... . Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each alarm can conserve power...
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...on protective gloves to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the computer. Sample removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the ... could possibly result in compliance with reverse polarity. 122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the charged battery with a clean cloth to handle it, and discard it with all applicable laws...
...on protective gloves to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the computer. Sample removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on the ... could possibly result in compliance with reverse polarity. 122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the charged battery with a clean cloth to handle it, and discard it with all applicable laws...
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... button 62, 65 printer local, connecting 71 problem solving 214 printing a file 96 problem solving AC power 201 accessing disk drives 192 battery charge does not last 202 battery not charging 201 cannot insert diskette in drive 208 cannot read a diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 199 computer hangs when PC...
... button 62, 65 printer local, connecting 71 problem solving 214 printing a file 96 problem solving AC power 201 accessing disk drives 192 battery charge does not last 202 battery not charging 201 cannot insert diskette in drive 208 cannot read a diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 199 computer hangs when PC...