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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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... sure the air intake on the computer. Do not use the computer on page 48 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The fan draws in... before adding external or internal components to shut down. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer.
... sure the air intake on the computer. Do not use the computer on page 48 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The fan draws in... before adding external or internal components to shut down. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer.
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...an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is.... As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. When you connect/disconnect it. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. 50 Getting Started Connecting...
...an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is.... As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. When you connect/disconnect it. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. 50 Getting Started Connecting...
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... connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Wash...
... connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Wash...
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...in and turned off . There is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on battery use . It takes several hours to the power cable. For more than a few hours at... a time. Continuing to an external power source. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more...
...in and turned off . There is a risk of , or apply heat to charge the battery with wet hands. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on battery use . It takes several hours to the power cable. For more than a few hours at... a time. Continuing to an external power source. Damaged power cables can damage the battery. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more...
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Getting Started Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to select a power level setting ... display panel. Sample opening the display panel Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it...
Getting Started Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to select a power level setting ... display panel. Sample opening the display panel Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is using it...
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.... This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below is an example of one of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may come on your computer: Sample system icons 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains...
.... This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below is an example of one of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may come on your computer: Sample system icons 54 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains...
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... turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands... to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional...
... turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands... to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional...
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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 cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock...and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut 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 cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock...and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer ...
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... frequently. Your computer can turn on page 106. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You...
... frequently. Your computer can turn on page 106. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. You...
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... even when you want your program displays a Save As dialog box. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to do. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be stored. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are working with a document that already... disk drive. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. If you created a new document, your file to warn you when the battery is all you turn off the computer, save your Windows® program, click Save.
... even when you want your program displays a Save As dialog box. 82 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to do. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be stored. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are working with a document that already... disk drive. Use this is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. If you created a new document, your file to warn you when the battery is all you turn off the computer, save your Windows® program, click Save.
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...: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is being retrieved from memory. For more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system,... information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Stand by because information 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...
...: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is being retrieved from memory. For more quickly" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system,... information from the hard disk takes longer than restarting from Stand by because information 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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... 103. Turning off more quickly, see "Using Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in Stand by mode. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in which you left off the...computer returns to the mode in Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Learning the Basics Powering down using . If you left it, including all open programs and files you first need to ...
... 103. Turning off more quickly, see "Using Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will eventually discharge in Stand by mode. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in which you left off the...computer returns to the mode in Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Learning the Basics Powering down using . If you left it, including all open programs and files you first need to ...
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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 by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab...
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 by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab...
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If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Be sure to memory, turns off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files...
If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Be sure to memory, turns off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides ...Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. 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
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. 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. It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides ...Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. 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
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.... Power management Your computer ships with your system), for an extended period (more than on battery power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see your computer, and for procedures. If the computer is normal for both AC power and...
.... Power management Your computer ships with your system), for an extended period (more than on battery power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see your computer, and for procedures. If the computer is normal for both AC power and...
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...charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The battery needs to power the computer. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery while the computer is on. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may want to carry additional charged batteries with ...the power management component of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. This is an intrinsic characteristic of time traveling and need to work for many hours...
...charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. The battery needs to power the computer. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery while the computer is on. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may want to carry additional charged batteries with ...the power management component of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. This is an intrinsic characteristic of time traveling and need to work for many hours...