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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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... can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs 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...
... can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs 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...
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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. Power cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Doing so...
...; 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. Power cable AC adapter Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Doing so...
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...information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. There is connected to a power source 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects 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 not connected to the power cable...
...information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. There is connected to a power source 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects 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 not connected to the power cable...
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... and will charge. Once the computer is connected to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use the battery to show that it . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the AC adapter and power cable. Continuing to a live power...off or on . It takes much longer to recharge. For more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Before you can use , see "Power Management" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to a power outlet, you ...
... and will charge. Once the computer is connected to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use the battery to show that it . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the AC adapter and power cable. Continuing to a live power...off or on . It takes much longer to recharge. For more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started Charging the main battery 51 Charging the main battery Before you can use , see "Power Management" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to a power outlet, you ...
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... the power To turn on the computer: 1 Check that all possible configurations for the first time 53 NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to green. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
... the power To turn on the computer: 1 Check that all possible configurations for the first time 53 NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to green. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
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... click the Settings tab in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to fully charge the main battery. When the main battery light glows green, the...
... click the Settings tab in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to fully charge the main battery. When the main battery light glows green, the...
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... use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server instead. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently ... spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 116. Never use and result in loss of data. 76 Getting Started...
... use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server instead. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently ... spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 116. Never use and result in loss of data. 76 Getting Started...
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... your work frequently. 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 your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on page 124. HINT: Some ...you can be configured to the disk. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work , if, for details. 79 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information...
... your work frequently. 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 your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on page 124. HINT: Some ...you can be configured to the disk. This feature saves your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working. See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work , if, for details. 79 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information...
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Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 117. If you turn off the computer, save your data even when you want...
Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 117. If you turn off the computer, save your data even when you want...
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... system uses the Shut down command if you were previously using any of a domain. 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 are a member of these options to consider when...
... system uses the Shut down command if you were previously using any of a domain. 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 are a member of these options to consider when...
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... returns to the state in which you left 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. Since Hibernation mode ... to the state in which you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to system settings. For more time and battery power than restarting from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode ...
... returns to the state in which you left 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. Since Hibernation mode ... to the state in which you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to system settings. For more time and battery power than restarting from memory. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode ...
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...all open programs and files you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left off. For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby" on page 113.... If the battery discharges, your work first. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the ...
...all open programs and files you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left off. For more information about going into Standby mode more quickly, see "Using Standby" on page 113.... If the battery discharges, your work first. 104 Learning the Basics Powering down using . Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the ...
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... operating system and are not a member of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the computer using . To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button.
... operating system and are not a member of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the computer using . To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button.
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... the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are a member of options. 3 Click OK. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby mode. The Shut Down window appears. If you power down using the Standby command...
... the Windows® XP Professional operating system and are a member of options. 3 Click OK. The on /off the computer using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. 113 Learning the Basics Using Standby mode. The Shut Down window appears. If you power down using the Standby command...
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... mode when it many times. 116 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while...
... mode when it many times. 116 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while...
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... provide the most recent software and hardware options for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is using all batteries. This is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking...Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. and features utilized. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is...
... provide the most recent software and hardware options for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is using all batteries. This is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking...Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. and features utilized. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is...