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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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... CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the bottom of the..., it . Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to ...
... CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the bottom of the..., it . Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to charge the battery, you can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to ...
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..., or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge... result in the User's Manual. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to operate. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts.
..., or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cable Sample power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge... result in the User's Manual. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to operate. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts.
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Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the...
Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the AC adapter. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to a live electrical outlet. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the...
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...charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is on. There is charged for more information on battery use . Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat 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 the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 105. Damaged power cables ...
...charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is on. There is charged for more information on battery use . Once the battery is a risk of , or apply heat 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 the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . For information on determining battery power, see "Running the computer on battery power" on top of electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 105. Damaged power cables ...
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... 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 you to turn it... The computer is using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used .
... 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 you to turn it... The computer is using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to recharge. Using the computer for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used .
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... number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an example of one of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may come on battery power and you may appear on your TFT display when you have selected all of the icons or switches shown on the usage of the...
... number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an example of one of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may come on battery power and you may appear on your TFT display when you have selected all of the icons or switches shown on the usage of the...
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... have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return 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..., see "Powering down ), Hibernate and Standby. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a longer period, you ...
... have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer" on the computer again, you will automatically return 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..., see "Powering down ), Hibernate and Standby. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Doing so may take up to three hours to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off , it for a longer period, you ...
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... the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 70 Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you are finished, shut...
... the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. 70 Getting Started Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 105. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on . ❖ If you are finished, shut...
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... example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 73 See your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 106. Chapter 2 Learning...
... example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your software documentation for details. 73 See your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. You will lose all unsaved work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 106. Chapter 2 Learning...
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... dialog box. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be stored. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to be lost. If you are using the Stand by. Sample Save...
... dialog box. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be stored. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is all you need to be lost. If you are using the Stand by. Sample Save...
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...in which you were using. When you start up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 101. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly...the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Restoring information from the hard disk instead...
...in which you were using. When you start up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 101. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly...the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Stand by because information is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restoring it . Restoring information from the hard disk instead...
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... again, the computer returns to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can also turn on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you... all open programs and files you power down the computer 99 Stand By command The Stand by mode more quickly" on page 103. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Be sure to turn off . For more information about going into Stand by puts the computer into Stand by...
... again, the computer returns to the mode in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can also turn on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. For information about the Stand by, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Stand by holds the current state of these methods, you... all open programs and files you power down the computer 99 Stand By command The Stand by mode more quickly" on page 103. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . Be sure to turn off . For more information about going into Stand by puts the computer into Stand by...
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...display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 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. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into...
...display panel, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. 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. To turn the system back on batteries, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. 102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation into...
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The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your information will be lost. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status ...of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an amount of these steps to power down using...
The on/off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. If you power down the computer using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your information will be lost. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status ...of all open programs and files to memory, turns off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an amount of these steps to power down using...
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...a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 105 It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-...power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving...
...a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 105 It has a number of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-...power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving...
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.... If the computer is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on applications, power management settings and features utilized. This is fully discharged. This may...
.... If the computer is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on applications, power management settings and features utilized. This is fully discharged. This may...
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... the preset configuration. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is operated on . Using additional batteries If you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. ...To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of time traveling and need to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes several...
... the preset configuration. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is operated on . Using additional batteries If you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. ...To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. The battery needs to be able to increase the brightness of time traveling and need to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes several...