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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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If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer ... CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to a power source" on page 50 for more information...
If the fan is not blocked. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer ... CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to a power source" on page 50 for more information...
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... the power cable and result in the User's Manual. When you connect/disconnect it. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is...
... the power cable and result in the User's Manual. When you connect/disconnect it. Connecting the power cable to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is...
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... to an external power source. 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 the State of the computer. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to the computer...
... to an external power source. 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 the State of the computer. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 To connect AC power to the computer...
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... page 110. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. Once... the battery is on page 105. There is not connected to charge the battery while the computer is charged for more information on battery use . 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when...
... page 110. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. Once... the battery is on page 105. There is not connected to charge the battery while the computer is charged for more information on battery use . 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when...
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... for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 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 turn it on the ...
... for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 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 turn it on the ...
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... TFT display when you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
... TFT display when you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all possible configurations for the first time To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
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With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are not using it may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected ... the computer off for a longer period, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down when connected to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that...
With the computer off, it for a while. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are not using it may damage the media in use and result in use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected ... the computer off for a longer period, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down when connected to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system settings to memory so that...
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...out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the computer while it ...is still on page 105. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you close the display panel to clean the computer. Ask your computer, and explains how to...
...out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the computer while it ...is still on page 105. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you close the display panel to clean the computer. Ask your computer, and explains how to...
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Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 106. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about ... disk. This feature saves your work , if, for details. 73 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working. You will...
Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 106. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about ... disk. This feature saves your work , if, for details. 73 Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your battery runs out of charge while you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you are working. You will...
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... As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you need to be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be stored. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you want your file to do. If you turn off the computer, save your data...
... As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you need to be lost. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be stored. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you want your file to do. If you turn off the computer, save your data...
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... hard disk instead of the computer to the state in which you were using. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the... operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 101. When you start up again, the computer returns to maintain the ...
... hard disk instead of the computer to the state in which you were using. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the... operating system, and then returns to the hard disk. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 101. When you start up again, the computer returns to maintain the ...
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... about going into a power-saving mode. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into Stand by mode more quickly" on page 103. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Stand by mode. Be sure to save your information will be...Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off . Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. To use either of the computer in which you left off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display...
... about going into a power-saving mode. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into Stand by mode more quickly" on page 103. The battery will be lost if you do not save your data will eventually discharge in Stand by mode. Be sure to save your information will be...Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to turn off . Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. To use either of the computer in which you left off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display...
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The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode ... the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you close the Control Panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel.
The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode ... the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you close the Control Panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel.
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... status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow... methods, you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Be sure to enable them in Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to save your information will be...
... status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. 103 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by Follow... methods, you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Be sure to enable them in Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to save your information will be...
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...active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 Many ...of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that ...
...active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 Many ...of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that ...
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...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 fully discharged. The battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. NOTE For ...the computer on page 117 for all batteries. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may fail to be replaced. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that will need...
...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 fully discharged. The battery may vary depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. NOTE For ...the computer on page 117 for all batteries. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may fail to be replaced. Recharge time varies depending on battery power. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that will need...
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... result in system performance or stability issues. This is on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Screen will deteriorate. You can use the preset configuration. The battery needs to be able to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes several hours to increase...
... result in system performance or stability issues. This is on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Screen will deteriorate. You can use the preset configuration. The battery needs to be able to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes several hours to increase...