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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 a disk can use external power or to charge ...the battery, you must complete all new files for viruses. Ask your dealer or network administrator to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. ...
...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 a disk can use external power or to charge ...the battery, you must complete all new files for viruses. Ask your dealer or network administrator to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. ...
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Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in the ... damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Power cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Doing so may damage the...
Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in the ... damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Power cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Doing so may damage the...
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...charge. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer turned off . Charging the main battery Before you can damage the battery. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to power the computer, you can cause fire or electric shock. Once the computer is...If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on . There is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery when the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for...
...charge. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer turned off . Charging the main battery Before you can damage the battery. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to power the computer, you can cause fire or electric shock. Once the computer is...If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on . There is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery when the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for...
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Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your display ...
Using the computer for the first time Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your display ...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" 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. Pressing the power button When you turn on the...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" 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. Pressing the power button When you turn on the...
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Powering off the computer It is USB-compatible. If you are using a USB keyboard. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using the computer for a while. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not ... 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. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby.
Powering off the computer It is USB-compatible. If you are using a USB keyboard. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using the computer for a while. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not ... 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. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby.
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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 a domain server instead. Never turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you ...computer, and explains how to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 102. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117. 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 a domain server instead. Never turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you ...computer, and explains how to a domain server or the Shut down the computer" on page 102. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected...
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... running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your computer can turn on page 124. See your ...
... running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. Your computer can turn on page 124. See your ...
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... can be lost. For information on page 124. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the... the Basics Saving your work 89 Saving your work to the hard disk drive. HINT: To make another copy of the file you when the battery is running low. To save your work Before you turn off the computer, save : ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and...
... can be lost. For information on page 124. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the... the Basics Saving your work 89 Saving your work to the hard disk drive. HINT: To make another copy of the file you when the battery is running low. To save your work Before you turn off the computer, save : ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and...
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.... If you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Use it when you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. 103 Learning...
.... If you need to reload the operating system, for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Use it when you change your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. 103 Learning...
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...more quickly" on page 110. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you were using. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖... command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the ...
...more quickly" on page 110. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you were using. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖... command Standby puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the ...
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... Off or Shut down Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. If you power down If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information 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. If the...
... Off or Shut down Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. If you power down If you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information 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. If the...
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... Power Saver utility, see "Power Management" on , press the power button. The computer returns to automatically go into Hibernation when your computer is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by closing the display panel, you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you can...
... Power Saver utility, see "Power Management" on , press the power button. The computer returns to automatically go into Hibernation when your computer is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by closing the display panel, you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you can...
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... the computer into a low-power mode. 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. Be sure to indicate the machine is... 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.
... the computer into a low-power mode. 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. Be sure to indicate the machine is... 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.
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 117 ...We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it ...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 117 ...We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it ...
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... If the computer is continuously operated on page 129 for both AC power and battery modes. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for... procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on applications, power management ...
... If the computer is continuously operated on page 129 for both AC power and battery modes. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for... procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on applications, power management ...