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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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... creating a vacuum. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating...blocked, it . NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by ...
... creating a vacuum. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating...blocked, it . NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be drawn in air by ...
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... follow the steps in the exact order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by...
... follow the steps in the exact order as described in a short circuit or electric shock. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by...
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... computer is being charged. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51...
... computer is being charged. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51...
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... the computer into a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on . There is a ...risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. Continuing to charge the battery while the computer is on battery use . Doing so may cause an electric shock. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . 52 Getting Started...
... the computer into a live wall outlet. For more than a few hours at a time. It takes much longer to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on . There is a ...risk of , or apply heat to an external power source. Continuing to charge the battery while the computer is on battery use . Doing so may cause an electric shock. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . 52 Getting Started...
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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 battery cannot occur. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to... of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
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 battery cannot occur. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to... of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
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... intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your computer: Sample system icons This is operated on battery power and you may come on your computer. Any small bright dots that may not be able to accommodate all those features. Your computer's features...
... intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your computer: Sample system icons This is operated on battery power and you may come on your computer. Any small bright dots that may not be able to accommodate all those features. Your computer's features...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. With the computer off, it for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected...® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you have work in use . For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where ...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. With the computer off, it for a longer period, you can use the Windows® Turn Off command when not connected...® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. If you have work in use . For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to where ...
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Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. If you close the computer ...you that it is still on. ❖ If you are finished, shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer,...
Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. If you close the computer ...you that it is still on. ❖ If you are finished, shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer,...
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This feature saves your file to warn 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 will lose all unsaved ... restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. See "Power management" on .
This feature saves your file to warn 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 will lose all unsaved ... restart your computer, or your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. See "Power management" on .
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... discharges, your information will be stored. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your file to do. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. If you turn off the computer, save your data even when you want your Windows® ...
... discharges, your information will be stored. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your file to do. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 106. If you turn off the computer, save your data even when you want your Windows® ...
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... than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the system 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 quickly" on the hard disk,...mode 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, and...
... than restoring it from the hard disk instead of the system 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 quickly" on the hard disk,...mode 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, and...
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... mode more information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. For more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you first need to the mode in which you left off the computer by mode. If the... will be lost . If you power down the computer 99 Stand By command The Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you left it, including all open programs and...
... mode more information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. For more quickly, see "Using Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you first need to the mode in which you left off the computer by mode. If the... will be lost . If you power down the computer 99 Stand By command The Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. To use either of the computer in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you left it, including all open programs and...
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Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 102 ... computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode...
Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 102 ... computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode...
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..., and goes into Stand by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of these steps to power down using the Stand by: 1 Click... Follow these methods, you first need to enable them in Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first.
..., and goes into Stand by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of these steps to power down using the Stand by: 1 Click... Follow these methods, you first need to enable them in Stand by mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first.
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 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. Many of...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 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. Many of...
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...utilized. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to retain a charge. Please see your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 117 for your computer...while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may vary depending on usage. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most...
...utilized. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to retain a charge. Please see your accessories information that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 117 for your computer...while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may vary depending on usage. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will provide the most...
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... should use it to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is operated on . To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet...
... should use it to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 107 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is operated on . To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet...