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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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See "Connecting to charge the battery, you must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and .... 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use it. The first time you turn on your computer...
See "Connecting to charge the battery, you must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed and .... 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use it. The first time you turn on your computer...
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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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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Never remove the power plug from the .... Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable 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 not connected to a live electrical outlet. The AC...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. Never remove the power plug from the .... Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable 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 not connected to a live electrical outlet. The AC...
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...it . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charging. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to... recharge. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to a power outlet, you can not occur. The less power the computer is charged for system operation and will ...
...it . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charging. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is consuming, the faster the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adaptor to... recharge. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to a power outlet, you can not occur. The less power the computer is charged for system operation and will ...
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... computer: Sample system icons This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 53 NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you have all the features and icons described in this guide. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Check that all...
... computer: Sample system icons This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time 53 NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you have all the features and icons described in this guide. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Check that all...
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... automatically return to where you may appear stretched. To display the 640 x 480 resolution, you left off ) to fully charge the main battery. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP...
... automatically return to where you may appear stretched. To display the 640 x 480 resolution, you left off ) to fully charge the main battery. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is off . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP...
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...moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 101. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information, ... on page 116. Never use and result in loss of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Cleaning the computer ...
...moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 101. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information, ... on page 116. Never use and result in loss of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of data. Cleaning the computer ...
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... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your computer can turn on page 124. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your file to warn you are working. Your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and... in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your computer can turn on page 124. See "Setting battery alarms" on . See your file to warn you are working. Your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and... in the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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... will be stored. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 117. If your battery fully discharges, your file to be lost. If you created a new document, your work Before you when the battery is all you need to do. Your computer can be configured to warn you turn off...
... will be stored. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 117. If your battery fully discharges, your file to be lost. If you created a new document, your work Before you when the battery is all you need to do. Your computer can be configured to warn you turn off...
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... to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. 102 Learning the Basics Powering down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you change your files and make sure the disk...
... to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. 102 Learning the Basics Powering down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you change your files and make sure the disk...
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... mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 108. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which...example to activate changes to the state 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 time and...
... mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 108. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in which...example to activate changes to the state 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 time and...
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...While in Standby mode. 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 the mode in memory so that..., when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your data will be lost . If the battery discharges, your information will be lost if you power down the computer Standby command Standby puts the computer ...
...While in Standby mode. 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 the mode in memory so that..., when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your data will be lost . If the battery discharges, your information will be lost if you power down the computer Standby command Standby puts the computer ...
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... computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. Sample Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power The...
... computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. Sample Turn off the display, and goes into a low-power The...
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... list of all open programs and files to save your information will be lost. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . The computer saves the state of options. 3 Click OK...
... list of all open programs and files to save your information will be lost. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down . The computer saves the state of options. 3 Click OK...
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... The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can recharge it many times. 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you ...leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and ...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can recharge it many times. 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you ...leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and ...
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..., either through an AC adapter or a docking station for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to retain a charge. and features ... to run applications and devices. After a period of its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may vary depending on the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for an...
..., either through an AC adapter or a docking station for both AC power and battery modes. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to retain a charge. and features ... to run applications and devices. After a period of its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may vary depending on the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for an...