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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116 Conserving battery power 116...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116 Conserving battery power 116...
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..., keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on or when an AC ...❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the...
..., keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on or when an AC ...❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the...
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... a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power...
... a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power...
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... the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from...
... the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from...
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Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display ...
Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display ...
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If only one memory module is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ... adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot...
If only one memory module is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ... adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot...
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.... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the... base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an...
.... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the... base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an...
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.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you are... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while. You...
.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you are... first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while. You...
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...the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may ... it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
...the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may ... it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
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Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter ...
Your work since you save feature that can be activated. See your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter ...
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... settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. After a period of time, the battery will need to fully discharge the battery periodically. To ensure that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer... on select models and configurations tested by the design of the battery meter, it is turned off. For more than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is normal for an extended period (more information about Windows® power...
... settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. After a period of time, the battery will need to fully discharge the battery periodically. To ensure that provides power when you play DVDs while running the computer... on select models and configurations tested by the design of the battery meter, it is turned off. For more than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is normal for an extended period (more information about Windows® power...
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... environment and optimum system performance for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the computer...
... environment and optimum system performance for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use in the computer...
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...you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The error message may only charge while the computer is turned on or off . The battery charges whether the computer is on . Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to recharge. Doing...this information for system operation and will allow the battery to store your computer's configuration settings. NOTE Depending on your computer is extremely hot or cold. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 ...
...you operate your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The error message may only charge while the computer is turned on or off . The battery charges whether the computer is on . Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to recharge. Doing...this information for system operation and will allow the battery to store your computer's configuration settings. NOTE Depending on your computer is extremely hot or cold. 112 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 ...
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When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge...
When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge...
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..., the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on using Hibernation, see "Finding your...
..., the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on using Hibernation, see "Finding your...
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... Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to be set to completely power down when the notification goes off. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. Each notification can be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
... Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to be set to completely power down when the notification goes off. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. Each notification can be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
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The Power Plan options are now in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Operating the computer with this power plan is enabled, the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. For example, when this power plan ... reduces electrical power consumption by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To learn how to access the utility, see "TOSHIBA eco Utility™" on page 117. Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of the display is reduced and the interval before changing the main...
The Power Plan options are now in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Operating the computer with this power plan is enabled, the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. For example, when this power plan ... reduces electrical power consumption by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To learn how to access the utility, see "TOSHIBA eco Utility™" on page 117. Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of the display is reduced and the interval before changing the main...
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... or electric shock. Always dispose of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the unlocked position and try again. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Failure to handle it, and discard it with...
... or electric shock. Always dispose of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the unlocked position and try again. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Failure to handle it, and discard it with...
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... power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 ...operating system not working 170 program, starting 96 programs not running correctly 178 projector 77 connecting 78 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 110 recording sounds 135 recording sounds 135 recycle bin icon 127 registering computer 51 removing DVD with computer off 108 with computer on ...
... power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 ...operating system not working 170 program, starting 96 programs not running correctly 178 projector 77 connecting 78 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 110 recording sounds 135 recording sounds 135 recycle bin icon 127 registering computer 51 removing DVD with computer off 108 with computer on ...