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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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...contain a computer virus. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Placing a magnet too close to charge the battery, you . Occasionally, even new programs you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage ... You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" before you can erase important files. ...
...contain a computer virus. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Placing a magnet too close to charge the battery, you . Occasionally, even new programs you receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or download from a supplier may damage ... You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" before you can erase important files. ...
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As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to operate. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage ...a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow the steps in...
As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to operate. Do NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage ...a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer, always follow the steps in...
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... computer turned off or on . It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. Once the battery is consuming full power. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug...avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . For more than a few hours at a time. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The less power the computer is charging. Never modify, forcibly bend...
... computer turned off or on . It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. Once the battery is consuming full power. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug...avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . For more than a few hours at a time. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The less power the computer is charging. Never modify, forcibly bend...
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... panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may appear on your TFT display when you turn on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Never lift or...
... panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may appear on your TFT display when you turn on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Never lift or...
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... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to green. 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 the computer by ...
... fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is connected to green. 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 the computer by ...
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You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. Powering off the computer It is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is a good idea to turn on the computer. When you power down the computer, you have three options to a domain server. The Fn emulation key ... Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the computer for a while.
You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. Powering off the computer It is fully charged. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is a good idea to turn on the computer. When you power down the computer, you have three options to a domain server. The Fn emulation key ... Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the computer for a while.
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For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117. For information about taking care of data. Never turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you can ... period, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in use and result in loss of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. Doing so may damage the media in use . 80 Getting Started Caring for your...
For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117. For information about taking care of data. Never turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you can ... period, you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in use and result in loss of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. Doing so may damage the media in use . 80 Getting Started Caring for your...
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.... Computing tips ❖ Save your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Your computer can turn on page 124. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your software documentation for example... your computer, or your file to warn you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the...
.... Computing tips ❖ Save your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you are working. Your computer can turn on page 124. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. See your software documentation for example... your computer, or your file to warn you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the...
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... file, and click OK. Check your programs' documentation to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 135. For information on page 124. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save : ❖ A file you when the... battery is running low. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are using Standby mode. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such ...
... file, and click OK. Check your programs' documentation to see "Windows® XP file system" on page 135. For information on page 124. See "Setting battery alarms" on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save : ❖ A file you when the... battery is running low. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are using Standby mode. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such ...
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... up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using any of a domain. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using . If you are a member of these options to power down uses the most efficient...
... up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using any of a domain. This is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using . If you are a member of these options to power down uses the most efficient...
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...the current state of the computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see...Standby because information is being retrieved from memory. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating...
...the current state of the computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly, see...Standby because information is being retrieved from memory. Standby command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating...
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...quickly" on page 112. For information about the Standby, see "Going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby" on page 114. If the battery discharges, your work first. Using Turn Off or Shut down If you were using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are using . The... 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 data will eventually ...
...quickly" on page 112. For information about the Standby, see "Going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby" on page 114. If the battery discharges, your work first. Using Turn Off or Shut down If you were using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are using . The... 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 data will eventually ...
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... is now set to the screen you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. The computer is running on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of...
... is now set to the screen you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. The computer is running on batteries, you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, or are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are not a member of...
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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. 114 Learning the Basics Using Standby The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory,...save your information will be lost. If you must preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "Standby mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. The on page 237. ❖ By...
...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. 114 Learning the Basics Using Standby The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory,...save your information will be lost. If you must preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. See "Standby mode" on /off the display, and goes into Standby mode in Standby mode. The on page 237. ❖ By...
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...so that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 117 You can use it for longer periods while traveling. .... We recommend you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by...
...so that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 117 You can use it for longer periods while traveling. .... We recommend you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set by...
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..., either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than on usage. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to be replaced. To ensure...
..., either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than on usage. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to be replaced. To ensure...