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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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...the computer. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent ...possible overheating of the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar...
...the computer. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent ...possible overheating of the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar...
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...damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described ...in the User's Manual. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Do NOT pull the cable...
...damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described ...in the User's Manual. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Do NOT pull the cable...
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.... 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
.... 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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...hours to an external power source. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Once the battery is not connected to charge the battery with wet hands. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is charged..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . Continuing to the power cable. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to charge a fully charged...
...hours to an external power source. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Once the battery is not connected to charge the battery with wet hands. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is charged..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . Continuing to the power cable. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to charge a fully charged...
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...the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel 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, and... devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and...
...the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel 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, and... devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and...
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... that may appear on your computer: Sample system icons Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may appear on your computer.
... that may appear on your computer: Sample system icons Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may appear on your computer.
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...; Use the Shut down the computer, you have work in loss of data. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to... Standby. Never turn on page 96. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down command if you are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you...
...; Use the Shut down the computer, you have work in loss of data. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to... Standby. Never turn on page 96. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down command if you are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you...
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.... Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will ...your computer, and explains how to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you have an action feature set , the computer will perform ...
.... Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel will ...your computer, and explains how to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you have an action feature set , the computer will perform ...
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... This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on page 106..., a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 73 See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working.
... This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on page 106..., a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your work , if, for details. 73 See "Power management" on . Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to warn you save feature which you are working.
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... with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are using the Stand by. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your file to... Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If you want your Windows® program, click Save. If you when the battery is all you need to do. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. Your computer can be lost.
... with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are using the Stand by. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your file to... Basics Saving your work Saving your work to the hard disk drive. If you want your Windows® program, click Save. If you when the battery is all you need to do. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. Your computer can be lost.
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..., including all open programs and files you left it . 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 memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads ... to the state in which you were using. 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. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command...
..., including all open programs and files you left it . 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 memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads ... to the state in which you were using. 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. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Hibernation command...
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... by: ❖ While in Stand by mode. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Be sure to... 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, including all open programs and files you can also turn ... about the Stand by, see "Going into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you left off the computer by mode, the computer ...
... by: ❖ While in Stand by mode. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Be sure to... 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, including all open programs and files you can also turn ... about the Stand by, see "Going into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you left off the computer by mode, the computer ...
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The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can ... were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 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 close the Control Panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can ... were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel.
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..., select Turn off the display, and goes into Stand by mode by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to enable them in Stand by either pressing... on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off light blinks to save your information will be lost.
..., select Turn off the display, and goes into Stand by mode by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you first need to enable them in Stand by either pressing... on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. You can put the computer into a low-power mode. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off light blinks to save your information will be lost.
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it many times. 105 It has a number of other features... that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it many times. 105 It has a number of other features... that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it is not...
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...full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with your system), for all batteries. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the computer is ...normal for an extended period (more than on battery power. Please see your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most recent software and hardware ...
...full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with your system), for all batteries. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the computer is ...normal for an extended period (more than on battery power. Please see your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most recent software and hardware ...
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For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen. The battery needs to be able to power the computer. You can use it to increase ...several hours to these settings may not be charged before you . It takes much longer to carry additional charged batteries with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of LCD technology. Screen will...
For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen. The battery needs to be able to power the computer. You can use it to increase ...several hours to these settings may not be charged before you . It takes much longer to carry additional charged batteries with you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of LCD technology. Screen will...