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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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... fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 48 before you must complete all set... to your computer 47 Important information on the computer. Do not use the computer on page 50 for more information. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
... fan may have a CPU cooling fan that can be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on page 48 before you must complete all set... to your computer 47 Important information on the computer. Do not use the computer on page 50 for more information. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU.
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... result in the User's Manual. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any metal parts. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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;
... result in the User's Manual. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any metal parts. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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;
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... the computer. Sample 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 computer. Sample 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.
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... a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 110. It takes much longer to an external power source. ...Doing so may cause an electric shock. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to charge the battery while the computer is on. Never remove the power plug from the outlet ...
... a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 110. It takes much longer to an external power source. ...Doing so may cause an electric shock. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to charge the battery while the computer is on. Never remove the power plug from the outlet ...
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..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to turn ... can be used . Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 ...
..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for you to turn ... can be used . Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to the right. 2 ...
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... have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on battery power and you may not have selected all of the screen. Your selected model may not be able to all those features.
... have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on battery power and you may not have selected all of the screen. Your selected model may not be able to all those features.
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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. If you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not ...when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖...
...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. If you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not ...when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return to recharge the main battery. For more information, see "Powering down command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖...
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Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to keep your computer clean, gently ... lock. 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 page 105. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down...
Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to keep your computer clean, gently ... lock. 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 page 105. 70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down...
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... the disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. See "Power management" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides...
... the disk. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. See "Power management" on . Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides...
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... dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to...
... dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are using the Stand by. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to...
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...Hibernation" on page 101. Restoring 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... battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the ...
...Hibernation" on page 101. Restoring 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... battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the ...
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...it, including all open programs and files you were using the Stand by puts the computer into Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down the computer 99 Stand By command... fully, your information will be lost . For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. The battery will eventually discharge in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode more quickly You can continue working from Stand by ...
...it, including all open programs and files you were using the Stand by puts the computer into Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you power down the computer 99 Stand By command... fully, your information will be lost . For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. The battery will eventually discharge in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode more quickly You can continue working from Stand by ...
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... start it again by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 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... the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you close the display panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
... start it again by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. 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... the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to the screen you close the display panel. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
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... to memory, turns off light blinks to save your information will be lost. The on/off the display, and goes into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can put the computer into Stand by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel... by mode. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off computer. If you first need to power down using the Stand by mode. Going into Stand by mode more...
... to memory, turns off light blinks to save your information will be lost. The on/off the display, and goes into Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. You can put the computer into Stand by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel... by mode. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The Turn off computer. If you first need to power down using the Stand by mode. Going into Stand by mode more...
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... while traveling. 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 can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving ...money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 Chapter...
... while traveling. 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 can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving ...money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it many times. 105 Chapter...
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... computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full ...power. Please see your system), for procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 117 for an extended period (more than on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on applications, power management settings and features...
... computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full ...power. Please see your system), for procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 117 for an extended period (more than on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is continuously operated on applications, power management settings and features...
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...brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. It takes several hours to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can use the preset configuration. For... assistance with the computer off. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for ...
...brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is on battery power and you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. It takes several hours to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can use the preset configuration. For... assistance with the computer off. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for ...