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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 26
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... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113 Conserving battery power 114...
... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery alarms 113 Conserving battery power 114...
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33 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power profile 237 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 240 Disabling or enabling... the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba...
33 Contents Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 236 Power profile 237 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 240 Disabling or enabling... the TouchPad 240 Zooming applications in/out 241 Keyboard hot keys 241 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 242 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba...
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These components include, but are not limited to a telephone line" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your...
These components include, but are not limited to a telephone line" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 43 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must either establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to your...
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... the socket, to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so may ... resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer possibly...
... the socket, to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so may ... resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer possibly...
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... hands. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor Never attempt to...
... hands. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor Never attempt to...
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... computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the...
... computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 NOTE If the...
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...Installing a memory module" on page 61. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. ...remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.
...Installing a memory module" on page 61. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. ...remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery.
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... more than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the...
... more than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the...
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... you are working, you will lose all work " on page 89 for details. 81 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it...
... you are working, you will lose all work " on page 89 for details. 81 This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it...
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...battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to work with your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be used to retain a charge. If the computer is not necessary to your computer or visit the Toshiba... Web site at least once a month. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may fail...
...battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to work with your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be used to retain a charge. If the computer is not necessary to your computer or visit the Toshiba... Web site at least once a month. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may fail...
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... has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is turned off . If you travel and need to the main battery, you . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. It maintains this information...
... has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery charges only while the computer is turned off . If you travel and need to the main battery, you . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. It maintains this information...
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... Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to recharge. Doing so may vary depending on or off. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Never leave batteries in your...
... Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to recharge. Doing so may vary depending on or off. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Never leave batteries in your...
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...up to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adaptor is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to store your computer on . The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer ...battery discharges completely. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . 109 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may vary by computer model. The RTC battery charges...
...up to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is powered off even when the AC adaptor is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to store your computer on . The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer ...battery discharges completely. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off . 109 Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may vary by computer model. The RTC battery charges...
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... computer or AC outlet. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is on for 24 hours.... 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date...
... computer or AC outlet. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is on for 24 hours.... 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date...
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... corner of the keyboard). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. When the on replacing the main battery. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not receiving correct...
... corner of the keyboard). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. When the on replacing the main battery. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not receiving correct...
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... the dialog box. The remaining battery charge is indicated on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then TOSHIBA Power Saver. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at low...
... the dialog box. The remaining battery charge is indicated on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then TOSHIBA Power Saver. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at low...
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... Profiles You can conserve power and extend the operating time of power management options. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the...10070; Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are using the computer depends on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options These power-saving options control the way in which you can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own...
... Profiles You can conserve power and extend the operating time of power management options. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the...10070; Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are using the computer depends on again ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options These power-saving options control the way in which you can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own...
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...printer connecting 67 problem solving 215, 216 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 203 accessing disk drives 193 battery charge does not last 204 battery not charging 203 cannot insert diskette in drive 209 cannot read a diskette 210 changing display properties 207 checking device properties 200... computer hangs when PC Card inserted 214 computer will not power up 192 contacting Toshiba 230, 231 corrupted/damaged data files ...
...printer connecting 67 problem solving 215, 216 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 203 accessing disk drives 193 battery charge does not last 204 battery not charging 203 cannot insert diskette in drive 209 cannot read a diskette 210 changing display properties 207 checking device properties 200... computer hangs when PC Card inserted 214 computer will not power up 192 contacting Toshiba 230, 231 corrupted/damaged data files ...