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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Other precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 51 28
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... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
... resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 116 Battery Notice 117 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 118 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 121 Conserving battery power 123 What to do when the...
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... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
... 157 Customize Your Computer 159 Security 159 Power Management 159 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 Application Launch Button 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when you turn on ... 171 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory module problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 182 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 184 Sound system problems 186 PC Card...
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34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
34 Contents Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 197 Volume Mute 197 Instant password security 197 Without a password 197 With a password 198 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 198 Power usage mode 199 Standby mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202...
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...windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to your computer. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up .... 3 Follow the on page 48. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on -screen instructions to charge the battery, you can use external power or to enter the information about your computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
...windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to your computer. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up .... 3 Follow the on page 48. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on -screen instructions to charge the battery, you can use external power or to enter the information about your computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
...; Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 72) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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..." on top of electric shock. There is a risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. 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. Doing so...
..." on top of electric shock. There is a risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. 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. Doing so...
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... "Power Management" on . Once the computer is charging. For more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on page 116. Continuing to a power outlet, you can be used . It takes much longer to recharge. The less... power the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to charge the battery when the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . The AC power ...
... "Power Management" on . Once the computer is charging. For more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on page 116. Continuing to a power outlet, you can be used . It takes much longer to recharge. The less... power the computer is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to charge the battery when the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . The AC power ...
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... first time 53 NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power and you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on your computer: Sample system icons This information...
... first time 53 NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power and you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is operated on your computer: Sample system icons This information...
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... Home version operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Powering off . When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to a domain server. ❖ Use the...
... Home version operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Powering off . When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to a domain server. ❖ Use the...
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... products to fit an antitheft lock. Never use and result in loss of data. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer.... For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened ...
... products to fit an antitheft lock. Never use and result in loss of data. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer.... For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened ...
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... can turn on page 124. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about...
... can turn on page 124. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about...
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.... Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your data even when you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Always save your work Before you created a new document, your program displays...
.... Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your data even when you when the battery is all you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Always save your work Before you created a new document, your program displays...
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... if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using any of a domain. The Windows...
... if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using any of a domain. The Windows...
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...up the computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. For 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, loads...system, and then returns to system settings. Use it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. For information about the...
...up the computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the hard disk. For 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, loads...system, and then returns to system settings. Use it first saves the current state of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. For information about the...
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...mode. For more quickly" on page 112. For information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Going into a power-saving mode. If the battery discharges, your work first. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn... computer returns to save your data will eventually discharge in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left off. The battery will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and...
...mode. For more quickly" on page 112. For information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Going into a power-saving mode. If the battery discharges, your work first. Factors when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Turn... computer returns to save your data will eventually discharge in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left off. The battery will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and...
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... can start it again by opening the display panel. The computer saves the state of a domain, power off computer. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer using . The Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By. Using Standby...
... can start it again by opening the display panel. The computer saves the state of a domain, power off computer. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using the Standby command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer using . The Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By. Using Standby...
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... a member of options. 3 Click OK. Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . If you are using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to save your information will be lost. The Shut...
... a member of options. 3 Click OK. Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . If you are using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to save your information will be lost. The Shut...
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... The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all ... its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. 116 You can use...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all ... its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. 116 You can use...
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... management settings. After a period of its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is using all batteries. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its power to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter...
... management settings. After a period of its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is using all batteries. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its power to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter...