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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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... These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The ... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. 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. Loose items such as...
... These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The ... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. 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. Loose items such as...
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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. When you connect/ disconnect it. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord...
... 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. When you connect/ disconnect it. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the back of the computer. There is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cord/cable. The AC power indicator glows when ... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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 connected to an external power source. 52 Getting...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the back of the computer. There is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cord/cable. The AC power indicator glows when ... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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 connected to an external power source. 52 Getting...
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..., and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for more information on... battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Once the battery is using all of the battery cannot occur. NOTE Battery life and ...
..., and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for more information on... battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Once the battery is using all of the battery cannot occur. NOTE Battery life and ...
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... brightness of the screen. This is an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you may appear on your computer.
... brightness of the screen. This is an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your TFT display when you turn on battery power and you may appear on your computer.
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... not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down ), Hibernate and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the computer while any drive is off...
... not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down ), Hibernate and Standby. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off the computer while any drive is off...
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... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to notify you that it is... harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the computer while it...
... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . ❖ If you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to notify you that it is... harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the computer while it...
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... , if, for details. 77 Your computer can turn on page 112. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important...
... , if, for details. 77 Your computer can turn on page 112. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important...
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... to the hard disk drive. 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. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where...
... to the hard disk drive. 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. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where...
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... it, including all open programs and files you left it. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the... operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 104. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation Mode...
... it, including all open programs and files you left it. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restoring it from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the... operating system, and then returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on page 104. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation Mode...
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106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. The ... by closing the display panel, you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel.
106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press the Power button. The ... by closing the display panel, you were using. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel.
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...Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you power down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off . To power... mode places the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working ...
...Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from where you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you power down using the Standby and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Sample Turn off . To power... mode places the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working ...
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... 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 want. ❖... closing the display panel. Be sure to save your information will be lost. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first.
... 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 want. ❖... closing the display panel. Be sure to save your information will be lost. 109 Learning the Basics Powering down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first.
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Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters 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 you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving ...other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these ...
Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters 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 you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving ...other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these ...
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... 126 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with your system), for all batteries. The battery may fail to be replaced. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. This is fully discharged. This may...
... 126 for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with your system), for all batteries. The battery may fail to be replaced. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. This is fully discharged. This may...
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...the computer. For assistance with you may result in system performance or stability issues. 113 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery with the computer off. Screen will deteriorate. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of... the system should use it to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on ...
...the computer. For assistance with you may result in system performance or stability issues. 113 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to charge the battery with the computer off. Screen will deteriorate. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of... the system should use it to carry additional charged batteries with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on ...