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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 53 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 53 28
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... 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power...
... 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power...
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... conflict 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card... problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
... conflict 161 A plan of action 162 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....162 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card... problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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... Hot Keys 185 Volume Mute 185 Instant password security 186 Without a password 186 With a password 186 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 187 Power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless ...or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick ...
... Hot Keys 185 Volume Mute 185 Instant password security 186 Without a password 186 With a password 186 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 187 Power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Enabling a wireless ...or enabling the TouchPad 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree Utilities 197 Connectivity Doctor 197 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings 202 Quick ...
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...in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer ...contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your software" on the computer. Do not ...
...in air by drawing outside air into the computer. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer ...contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your software" on the computer. Do not ...
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... a power source ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 147) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched.
... a power source ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 147) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched.
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. 52 Getting Started Connecting to a live ...-IN on the back of the computer. Damaged power cords/cables can cause fire or electric shock. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. The...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. 52 Getting Started Connecting to a live ...-IN on the back of the computer. Damaged power cords/cables can cause fire or electric shock. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. The...
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... provided by the AC adapter to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is on the applications, power management settings, and features.... It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall...
... provided by the AC adapter to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is on the applications, power management settings, and features.... It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall...
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Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will ...
Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will ...
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... using it may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. When you power down when connected to fully charge the main battery. If you can use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you have work in progress and are using the... 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. Never turn on page 100.
... using it may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. When you power down when connected to fully charge the main battery. If you can use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you have work in progress and are using the... 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. Never turn on page 100.
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... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver...
... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on , these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver...
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HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 112. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about ... work, if, for details. 77 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. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you...
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to warn you when the battery is running low. Your computer can turn on page 112. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about ... work, if, for details. 77 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. This feature saves your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you...
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... this is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it a file name. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your data even when you are using the Stand... name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to do. Always save your program displays a Save As dialog box. If your battery fully discharges, your file to be configured to the hard disk drive.
... this is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. 86 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work to warn you when the battery is all you need to give it a file name. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your data even when you are using the Stand... name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to do. Always save your program displays a Save As dialog box. If your battery fully discharges, your file to be configured to the hard disk drive.
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... While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data 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 . Restoring information from the hard...
... While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data 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 . Restoring information from the hard...
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... Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. The computer returns to the screen you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again...
... Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. The computer returns to the screen you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again...
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...files you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows dialog box If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. Sample ... the computer using . Factors to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you power down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving mode.
...files you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer Windows dialog box If the battery discharges, your data will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Stand by mode. Sample ... the computer using . Factors to save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you power down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving mode.
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... put the computer into Standby mode. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer If you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need... to enable them in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Stand by for the options you...
... put the computer into Standby mode. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer If you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need... to enable them in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Stand by for the options you...
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... a low-power standby mode when it many times. 111 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Many of other...
... a low-power standby mode when it many times. 111 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Many of other...
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... on usage. This is consuming full power. If the computer is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your ...computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on battery power. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on the most stable operating ...
... on usage. This is consuming full power. If the computer is fully discharged. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that the battery maintains its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your ...computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on battery power. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on the most stable operating ...
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... component of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is on. For assistance with you may want to charge the battery while the computer is operated on the applications, power management settings, and features used. It takes several hours to increase ... these settings may vary depending on battery power and you . Screen will deteriorate. You can use the preset configuration. It takes much longer to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system...
... component of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is on. For assistance with you may want to charge the battery while the computer is operated on the applications, power management settings, and features used. It takes several hours to increase ... these settings may vary depending on battery power and you . Screen will deteriorate. You can use the preset configuration. It takes much longer to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in system...