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... Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83...
... Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83...
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... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your... mode. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your... mode. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ... on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ... on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
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If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "...
If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "...
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... you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive...
... you may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive...
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... to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off the...
... to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off the...
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...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. If you are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a ...your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery...
...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. If you are using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a ...your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery...
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... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78..., the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer.
... ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78..., the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer.
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... Change plan settings under the power plan to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also..., and then turns off your computer using the Power Options feature. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... Change plan settings under the power plan to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also..., and then turns off your computer using the Power Options feature. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down if you want from the drop-down when you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer... power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to...
... of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down if you want from the drop-down when you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer... power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to...
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... panel. The computer saves the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The Shut Down menu appears. If you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to... them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate. You can place the computer into Hibernation mode. To use any of the Start menu. Configuring Hibernation mode ...
... panel. The computer saves the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The Shut Down menu appears. If you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to... them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate. You can place the computer into Hibernation mode. To use any of the Start menu. Configuring Hibernation mode ...
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The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer ... programs and files to the Lock button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. 80 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Starting again from Hibernation...
The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the memory, turns off the computer ... programs and files to the Lock button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. 80 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Starting again from Hibernation...
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... tips ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to put off the computer while it is easy to disks (or other removable media) on page ...receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. For more ...
... tips ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to put off the computer while it is easy to disks (or other removable media) on page ...receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. For more ...
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... are displayed in the Start Search field. Check your program's documentation to see if it has an automatic save your work Starting a program using the Shut Down command, save feature. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start...
... are displayed in the Start Search field. Check your program's documentation to see if it has an automatic save your work Starting a program using the Shut Down command, save feature. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start...
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... runs low When the main battery runs low you can continue where you turn off the computer If you do any of these things before shutting down. Hibernation mode keeps track of the battery. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug...
... runs low When the main battery runs low you can continue where you turn off the computer If you do any of these things before shutting down. Hibernation mode keeps track of the battery. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug...
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The Power Plan options are now in the selected mode. Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. The hot key card disappears. 114 Mobile Computing Changing the main ...
The Power Plan options are now in the selected mode. Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. The hot key card disappears. 114 Mobile Computing Changing the main ...
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...: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you open a program, a button associated with that run continuously in the Notification Area are...
...: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you open a program, a button associated with that run continuously in the Notification Area are...
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... it should you choose to access your password in a location where you can later access it . Toshiba is required) 8 Click OK. 9 Shut down the system to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password... A user password provides power-on password protection. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 144 Utilities Setting passwords 6 Click OK. A pop-up screen appears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the...
... it should you choose to access your password in a location where you can later access it . Toshiba is required) 8 Click OK. 9 Shut down the system to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password... A user password provides power-on password protection. Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 144 Utilities Setting passwords 6 Click OK. A pop-up screen appears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the...
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... Windows® session. If you change the optical drive to "Silence" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. NOTE When you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from Hibernation, the setting will revert back to Normal speed. Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD.../DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening...
... Windows® session. If you change the optical drive to "Silence" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. NOTE When you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from Hibernation, the setting will revert back to Normal speed. Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD.../DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening...
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...: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of the software program. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs. To close a program that suddenly freezes all else fails...
...: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of the software program. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs. To close a program that suddenly freezes all else fails...