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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Other precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........49 Adding external devices 49 Connecting to a power source 50 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery alarms...
... 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery alarms...
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... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
... Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 ...
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..., but are not limited to "Setting up your software" on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50... the AC adapter. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up to , a mouse, ...
..., but are not limited to "Setting up your software" on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to shut down. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50... the AC adapter. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up to , a mouse, ...
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... an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in...
... an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in...
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Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to an external power source. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Sample connecting the power cable to the ...
Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to an external power source. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Sample connecting the power cable to the ...
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...power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on . Doing so may cause an electric shock. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. It takes much longer to the power... a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery while the computer is charged for more information on battery use . Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 105. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes...
...power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on . Doing so may cause an electric shock. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. It takes much longer to the power... a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery while the computer is charged for more information on battery use . Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 105. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes...
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Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. ...Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, ...
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. ...Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, ...
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Screen will deteriorate. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of LCD technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display ...
Screen will deteriorate. 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below is operated on battery power and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of LCD technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display ...
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... the computer off for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main... battery. If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when ...
... the computer off for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main... battery. If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when ...
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... and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer...
... and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer...
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... the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. See your work , if, for details. 73 Your computer can turn on page 106. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics...
... the computer's memory until you save feature which you can be configured to warn you are working. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. See your work , if, for details. 73 Your computer can turn on page 106. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics...
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Always save your information will be lost. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your file to be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you turn off the computer, save your program ...displays a Save As dialog box. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you want your Windows® program, click Save. If you created a new document, your data even when you are using...
Always save your information will be lost. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your file to be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to do. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you turn off the computer, save your program ...displays a Save As dialog box. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If your battery fully discharges, your work Before you want your Windows® program, click Save. If you created a new document, your data even when you are using...
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... more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 101. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system,...little more quickly" on page 101. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely.
... more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on page 101. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system,...little more quickly" on page 101. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely.
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... by " on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Turning off more information about going into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it.... Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you do not save your information will be lost if you power down the computer 99 Stand By command The Stand by puts...
... by " on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Turning off more information about going into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you left it.... Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. If you do not save your information will be lost if you power down the computer 99 Stand By command The Stand by puts...
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... you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you were using. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the... , press the Power button. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button.
... you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you were using. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the... , press the Power button. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button.
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... use any of these steps to power down using the Stand by: 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off the display, and goes into Stand by mode by mode. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition... mode. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your information will be lost.
... use any of these steps to power down using the Stand by: 1 Click Start, select Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off the display, and goes into Stand by mode by mode. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition... mode. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your information will be lost.
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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 are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it many times. 105 Many of other features... that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in ...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it many times. 105 Many of other features... that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in ...
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...most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable ...that you play DVDs while running on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the ...
...most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable ...that you play DVDs while running on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Recharge time varies depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. The battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the ...
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... to be able to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes much longer to power the computer. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery with the computer off. This is operated on the applications, power management settings, ...brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to charge the battery while the computer is on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen. You can use the preset configuration....
... to be able to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes much longer to power the computer. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery with the computer off. This is operated on the applications, power management settings, ...brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the system should use it to charge the battery while the computer is on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen. You can use the preset configuration....