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27 Contents Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module...
27 Contents Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module...
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... Standby 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 119 Charging the batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
... Standby 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 119 Charging the batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
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... a program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you turn... 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
... a program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you turn... 207 A plan of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
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... Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234... With a password 234 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode...
... Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234... With a password 234 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode...
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... for files you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from the Internet. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Placing a magnet too close to "Setting up your software" before you must complete... all new files for viruses. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can erase important files. ❖ Scan all set up steps up to a disk can use it is stored magnetically. Ask your ...
... for files you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from the Internet. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Placing a magnet too close to "Setting up your software" before you must complete... all new files for viruses. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can erase important files. ❖ Scan all set up steps up to a disk can use it is stored magnetically. Ask your ...
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... to a power source Your computer requires power to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to...cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should be the last ...
... to a power source Your computer requires power to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to...cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should be the last ...
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... turned off or on page 117. Doing so may cause an electric shock. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery when the computer is consuming full power. It takes several hours to show that it . Continuing to the power cable. ...Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . The less power the...
... turned off or on page 117. Doing so may cause an electric shock. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to charge the battery when the computer is consuming full power. It takes several hours to show that it . Continuing to the power cable. ...Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . The less power the...
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... first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel...
... first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the display panel...
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The AC power indicator glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time 53 Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on ...completely. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 121. 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 connected to an external power source. ...
The AC power indicator glows when the computer is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time 53 Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on ...completely. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 121. 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 connected to an external power source. ...
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... Sample diskette drive Eject button Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. You can do this after you can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main...
... Sample diskette drive Eject button Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. You can do this after you can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main...
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...save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of data. Never turn on the computer again,... you will automatically return to where you can use . For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 102. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected...
...save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of data. Never turn on the computer again,... you will automatically return to where you can use . For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 102. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected...
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This feature saves your work frequently. 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved ...work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals....
This feature saves your work frequently. 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. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved ...work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your file to warn you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals....
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...Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 135. For information on page 124. If your... battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be lost.... turn off the computer, save your work to warn you when the battery is running low. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes.
...Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 135. For information on page 124. If your... battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to the hard disk drive. Your computer can be lost.... turn off the computer, save your work to warn you when the battery is running low. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes.
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... computer is the same as Turn Off or Shut down command if you are not connected to system settings. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down but automatically powers up again, the system...
... computer is the same as Turn Off or Shut down command if you are not connected to system settings. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. The Windows® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down but automatically powers up again, the system...
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... quickly" on page 110. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test,...from Standby because information is being retrieved from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 109. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into...
... quickly" on page 110. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test,...from Standby because information is being retrieved from memory. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 109. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into...
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... data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. For ...are not a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. The Turn off computer. The battery will be lost . For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby" on page 114. Be sure to the mode in...
... data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. For ...are not a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. The Turn off computer. The battery will be lost . For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby" on page 114. Be sure to the mode in...
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... start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on page 196. The computer is running on batteries, you were using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. 112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 6 Click OK. For more information about...
... start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on page 196. The computer is running on batteries, you were using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. 112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 6 Click OK. For more information about...
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... the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you must preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the...
... the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. If you must preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it is not ... aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 117 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it is not ... aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 117 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are...
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... and optimum system performance for all batteries. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at : toshiba.com. 118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. In addition, the computer has...
... and optimum system performance for all batteries. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at : toshiba.com. 118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. In addition, the computer has...