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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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...by the cooling fan. Do not use external power or to a power source" on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue... computer. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you can use it could cause the CPU...
...by the cooling fan. Do not use external power or to a power source" on page 50 for more information. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. If the fan is not blocked. Loose items such as notebook and tissue... computer. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See "Connecting to charge the battery, you must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 48 before you can use it could cause the CPU...
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... power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you...
... power cord/cable and result in the User's Manual. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you...
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... cord into the DC-IN on the back of electric shock. There is a risk of the computer. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of, or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. Damaged power cords/cables can cause fire or electric shock...forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 116. Doing so may cause an 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....
... cord into the DC-IN on the back of electric shock. There is a risk of the computer. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on top of, or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. Damaged power cords/cables can cause fire or electric shock...forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 116. Doing so may cause an 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....
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... power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours... operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is on page 111. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is charged ...
... power level setting that reduces the power required for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on . Getting Started Charging the main battery 53 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours... operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is on page 111. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is charged ...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when ...
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when ...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it for a while. Getting Started Turning off the computer 73 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off...
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... , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. If you close the display panel to... antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products.
... , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 111. Cleaning the computer To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. If you close the display panel to... antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products.
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... and provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic...
... and provides important information about basic features. You will lose all unsaved work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. See your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset intervals. HINT: Some programs have an automatic...
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If you turn off the computer, save your data even when you are using the Stand by. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. Sample Save As dialog...disk drive. Always save your work Before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be stored. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where...
If you turn off the computer, save your data even when you are using the Stand by. Use this is all you when the battery is running low, see "Power management" on page 112. Saving files 1 On the File menu of your information will be lost. Sample Save As dialog...disk drive. Always save your work Before you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Your computer can be stored. If your battery fully discharges, your Windows® program, click Save. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where...
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...disk instead of the computer to the hard disk. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly" on page 105. When you start ...including all open programs and files you left it. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is being retrieved from memory. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly...
...disk instead of the computer to the hard disk. For information about the Hibernation command, see "Going into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more quickly" on page 105. When you start ...including all open programs and files you left it. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is being retrieved from memory. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly...
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Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display ... cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode To 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.
Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display ... cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode To 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.
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... can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer using the Standby command... than restarting from where you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. To power down using . 107 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving ...
... can continue working from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your work first. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you left it, including all open programs and files you power down the computer using the Standby command... than restarting from where you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. To power down using . 107 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving ...
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... to enter into Standby mode. Be sure to put the computer into Standby mode when 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 either pressing the power...
... to enter into Standby mode. Be sure to put the computer into Standby mode when 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 either pressing the power...
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... contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of...other features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 111 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of ...
... contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of...other features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 111 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of ...
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...computer is normal for all batteries. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending ...to stay current on applications, power management settings and features utilized. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to a configuration that you play DVDs while running on AC power...
...computer is normal for all batteries. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. 112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending ...to stay current on applications, power management settings and features utilized. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that will need to a configuration that you play DVDs while running on AC power...
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..., the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be charged before you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. This is on the applications, power management settings, and features used... Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to carry additional charged batteries with you. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the system should use it to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in...
..., the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be charged before you can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. This is on the applications, power management settings, and features used... Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Changes to carry additional charged batteries with you. Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of the system should use it to charge the battery with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may result in...