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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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... cooling fan is blocked, it . 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The...location will vary depending on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on page 45 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards....
... cooling fan is blocked, it . 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The...location will vary depending on page 47. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on page 45 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards....
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Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Failure to the computer. As a ... outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire...
Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Failure to the computer. As a ... outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire...
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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...
... 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...
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...applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Your computer's ...Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
...applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. Your computer's ...Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
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... where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The...
... where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 51 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The...
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Each option has its advantages. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a domain server. If you may lose ...
Each option has its advantages. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a domain server. If you may lose ...
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... the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated.
... the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated.
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... its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. Recharge time varies depending on page 124 for... addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of time, the battery will need to select a power level setting for procedures. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending...
... its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. Recharge time varies depending on page 124 for... addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of time, the battery will need to select a power level setting for procedures. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending...
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..., even when AC power is turned off. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use in system performance or...
..., even when AC power is turned off. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use in system performance or...
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... order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to power the computer. The battery charges whether the computer is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow the battery to work with your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs...
... order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to power the computer. The battery charges whether the computer is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow the battery to work with your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs...
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... Fahrenheit, 10 to a month when the computer is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to store your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is powered off. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To ensure that you operate...
... Fahrenheit, 10 to a month when the computer is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to store your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is powered off. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To ensure that you operate...
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... If the RTC battery is on. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery charges when the computer ...is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is powered on for 24 hours. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when ...
... If the RTC battery is on. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery charges when the computer ...is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. If the RTC battery is powered on for 24 hours. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when ...
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...from the AC power supply. When the on replacing the main battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it indicates that the system is time to ...confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light or power button light flashes amber, it is suspended (using...
...from the AC power supply. When the on replacing the main battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it indicates that the system is time to ...confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light or power button light flashes amber, it is suspended (using...
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... to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out 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. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left off . The computer...
... to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out 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. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left off . The computer...
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...saves power when you turn off . To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your open programs and files to the hard disk...occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each alarm can set to completely power...
...saves power when you turn off . To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to suit your open programs and files to the hard disk...occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each alarm can set to completely power...
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... could possibly result in compliance with a clean cloth 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 electrode during transportation to avoid...
... could possibly result in compliance with a clean cloth 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 electrode during transportation to avoid...
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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...