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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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... 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 113 Changing the main battery...
... 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 113 Changing the main battery...
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... you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet 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...
... you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet 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...
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... computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper...
... computer may be drawn in air by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper...
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... connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual... power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your... Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
... connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual... power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by use of any incompatible adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your... Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery.
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... the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to an external power source. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the State of...
... the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to an external power source. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is being charged. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to the State of...
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... few hours at a time. Continuing to charge the battery with wet hands. It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall... to an external power source. Once the battery is not connected to the power cable. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
... few hours at a time. Continuing to charge the battery with wet hands. It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall... to an external power source. Once the battery is not connected to the power cable. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
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... setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch 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 run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel Getting ...
... setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch 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 run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Sample opening the display panel Getting ...
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... off the computer It is in use and result in loss of data. When you power down the computer, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. Doing so may take up to three hours to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to choose... or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to recharge the main battery.
... off the computer It is in use and result in loss of data. When you power down the computer, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 96. Doing so may take up to three hours to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to choose... or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using the Windows® XP Professional operating system and connected to recharge the main battery.
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... basic features. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 73 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 106. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature... hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. 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 can be configured to the disk.
... basic features. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 73 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 106. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save feature... hard disk at preset intervals. Your work frequently. 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 can be configured to the disk.
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..., or to retain a charge. To ensure that shipped with the power management options preset to a configuration that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may fail to stay current on page 117 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For...
..., or to retain a charge. To ensure that shipped with the power management options preset to a configuration that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may fail to stay current on page 117 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For...
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... the system should use it to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes ...much longer to power the computer. For assistance with the computer off. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of LCD technology.
... the system should use it to charge the battery while the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. It takes ...much longer to power the computer. For assistance with the computer off. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of LCD technology.
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... computer. To ensure that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. You can be used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit...
... computer. To ensure that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. You can be used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit...
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...have become completely discharged while your computer's configuration settings. Doing this information for at least 24 hours. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is powered off for up to store your computer... during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. When fully charged it turned off . Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal...
...have become completely discharged while your computer's configuration settings. Doing this information for at least 24 hours. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is powered off for up to store your computer... during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. When fully charged it turned off . Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal...
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...battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery... on the computer before trying to reset the real-time clock. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect ...
...battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery... on the computer before trying to reset the real-time clock. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect ...
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... section displays the current charge state of remaining battery charge. 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab. Check your current rate of power use the display panel instead of the battery. Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are...
... section displays the current charge state of remaining battery charge. 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab. Check your current rate of power use the display panel instead of the battery. Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are...
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... out of power. The computer stores the information on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. These power-saving options control the way in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare. ❖ Save your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase...
... out of power. The computer stores the information on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. These power-saving options control the way in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare. ❖ Save your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase...
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... have two options-connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery. Be sure to save your work often. When handling a battery, be lost . Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. NOTE If your battery discharges fully, your battery power is in memory will be lost . 114 Mobile Computing Changing the...
... have two options-connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery. Be sure to save your work often. When handling a battery, be lost . Also, do not twist or bend the battery pack. NOTE If your battery discharges fully, your battery power is in memory will be lost . 114 Mobile Computing Changing the...
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... following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery, slide the battery lock towards you replace your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could damage it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the computer. ❖ Do not try to...
... following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery, slide the battery lock towards you replace your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could damage it is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the computer. ❖ Do not try to...
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215 battery charge doesn't last 155 battery not charging 155 can't access disc 160 changing display properties 158 checking device properties 153 compact discs not running correctly 161 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 164 computer will not power up 146 contacting Toshiba 169, 170 corrupted/damaged data files 160 Device ... checklist 163 error occurs 165 hot swapping fails 164 not recognized 165 slots appear dead 163 Plug and Play 151 power and batteries 154 printer 166 program not responding 143 program not working properly 160 screen does not look right/ flickers 157 system resources 150...
215 battery charge doesn't last 155 battery not charging 155 can't access disc 160 changing display properties 158 checking device properties 153 compact discs not running correctly 161 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 164 computer will not power up 146 contacting Toshiba 169, 170 corrupted/damaged data files 160 Device ... checklist 163 error occurs 165 hot swapping fails 164 not recognized 165 slots appear dead 163 Plug and Play 151 power and batteries 154 printer 166 program not responding 143 program not working properly 160 screen does not look right/ flickers 157 system resources 150...