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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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The DC-IN port is connected to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to attach an optional PORT- The security lock slot allows you to a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet ...
The DC-IN port is connected to your computer for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to attach an optional PORT- The security lock slot allows you to a LAN via Ether Ether a standard Ethernet ...
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... completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is connected to move the cursor with primary and... secondary functions. It glows amber while the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on a mouse, with the stroke of...
... completely discharged. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is fully charged. System indicator panel AC power Main battery Disc/disk activity On/off light glows green when the computer is connected to move the cursor with primary and... secondary functions. It glows amber while the battery is in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on a mouse, with the stroke of...
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... this light is in loss of the white arrow printed on page 118. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the key
... this light is in loss of the white arrow printed on page 118. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the key
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... 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. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 82. The...
... 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. For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 82. The...
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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. 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.
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..., but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use external power or to charge the battery, 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 software setup choices. Setting up your software...
..., but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use external power or to charge the battery, 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 software setup choices. Setting up your software...
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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. 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 73) 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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... the computer into the DC-IN on page 114. It takes much longer to the power cable. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. There is live, the system ... off. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to charge the battery with wet hands. For more information on battery use . If the electrical outlet is a risk of the computer. It takes several hours to a live wall outlet. If the ...
... the computer into the DC-IN on page 114. It takes much longer to the power cable. Getting Started Charging the main battery 57 2 Plug the AC adapter into a live electrical outlet. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. There is live, the system ... off. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to charge the battery with wet hands. For more information on battery use . If the electrical outlet is a risk of the computer. It takes several hours to a live wall outlet. If the ...
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Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. 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 more than a few ... the display panel 58 Getting Started Using the computer 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. Once the...
Continuing to the right and lift the display panel. 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 more than a few ... the display panel 58 Getting Started Using the computer 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. Once the...
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...on your computer's drives. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on page 42. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the top of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel. ...until the operating system has loaded completely. Small bright dots may appear on 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. Getting Started Using the computer for the...
...on your computer's drives. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on page 42. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the top of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel. ...until the operating system has loaded completely. Small bright dots may appear on 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. Getting Started Using the computer for the...
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... prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer provided that the keyboard is 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, ... cable to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you turn off the computer It is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is a good idea to a domain server. ❖ If you can do this after you have work in progress and are not using a...
... prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer provided that the keyboard is 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, ... cable to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you turn off the computer It is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is a good idea to a domain server. ❖ If you can do this after you have work in progress and are not using a...
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...off for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer, and explains how to a domain server instead. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Caring for your computer This ...section gives tips on page 95. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to clean the computer....
...off for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer, and explains how to a domain server instead. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Caring for your computer This ...section gives tips on page 95. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to clean the computer....
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...provides important information about basic features. 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 are working. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the ... , if, for details. 78 Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 120. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can be configured to warn...
...provides important information about basic features. 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 are working. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the ... , if, for details. 78 Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 120. See "Setting battery alarms" on . HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can be configured to warn...
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... Before you turn off the computer, save your data even when you are using Standby mode. For information on how to warn you when the battery is running low. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 120. Your...'s File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to the hard disk drive. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes...
... Before you turn off the computer, save your data even when you are using Standby mode. For information on how to warn you when the battery is running low. 84 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 120. Your...'s File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to the hard disk drive. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes...
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...up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information,... but it when you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it . 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down uses the ...
...up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information,... but it when you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it . 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down uses the ...
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... and files you were using. If 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 state in memory so...mode. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 105. The battery will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For more quickly" on page 102. Learning the Basics Powering down using Standby ...
... and files you were using. If 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 state in memory so...mode. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 105. The battery will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For more quickly" on page 102. Learning the Basics Powering down using Standby ...