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... yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 49 Setting up your computer 51 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........53 Adding external devices 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the main battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power...
... yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 49 Setting up your computer 51 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........53 Adding external devices 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the main battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power...
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... 95 Starting again from Hibernation mode 97 Using Stand by 98 Going into Stand by mode more quickly ...........99 Starting again from Stand by 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Power management 102
... 95 Starting again from Hibernation mode 97 Using Stand by 98 Going into Stand by mode more quickly ...........99 Starting again from Stand by 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Power management 102
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27 Contents Charging the battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What to do when the battery runs low 107 Setting battery alarms 108 Changing the main battery 109 Removing the battery from the computer .......109 Taking care of your battery 110 Maximizing battery life 111 Disposing of used...
27 Contents Charging the battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What to do when the battery runs low 107 Setting battery alarms 108 Changing the main battery 109 Removing the battery from the computer .......109 Taking care of your battery 110 Maximizing battery life 111 Disposing of used...
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... 175 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory card problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181
... 175 A plan of action 176 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory card problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181
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...191 Modem problems 192 Develop good computing habits 192 If you need further assistance 193 Before you call 194 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 199 Instant password security 199 Without a password 199 With a password ...199 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 200 Sound 201 Power usage mode 201 Stand by mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 ...
...191 Modem problems 192 Develop good computing habits 192 If you need further assistance 193 Before you call 194 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys 199 Instant password security 199 Without a password 199 With a password ...199 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 200 Sound 201 Power usage mode 201 Stand by mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 ...
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... play audio CDs when the computer is where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. You can also use them to the right and raise the panel. Back Parallel port RGB (monitor) port LAN port USB ports DC IN ... page 82. For more information, see "Front panel lights" on page 41. The CD/DVD control buttons let you play CDs and DVDs with optional Toshiba remote control The display latch keeps the display panel closed Display latch Remote IR port* Front panel lights Secondary modular bay CD/DVD control buttons...
... play audio CDs when the computer is where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. You can also use them to the right and raise the panel. Back Parallel port RGB (monitor) port LAN port USB ports DC IN ... page 82. For more information, see "Front panel lights" on page 41. The CD/DVD control buttons let you play CDs and DVDs with optional Toshiba remote control The display latch keeps the display panel closed Display latch Remote IR port* Front panel lights Secondary modular bay CD/DVD control buttons...
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... the computer is on page 82. The front panel provides a palm rest to play audio CDs when the computer is It glows green when the battery is being charged. You can also use them to assist you play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on. The light blinks when the... buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on page 199. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is turned off. The stereo speakers let you to the computer. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 41 The function keys, when...
... the computer is on page 82. The front panel provides a palm rest to play audio CDs when the computer is It glows green when the battery is being charged. You can also use them to assist you play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on. The light blinks when the... buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on page 199. It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is turned off. The stereo speakers let you to the computer. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 41 The function keys, when...
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...keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 105. The digital mode light goes on in digital mode, when the computer is... on . 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with the computer on . For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 77. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is being accessed. Indicator lights The hard disk drive light flashes...
...keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 105. The digital mode light goes on in digital mode, when the computer is... on . 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with the computer on . For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 77. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is being accessed. Indicator lights The hard disk drive light flashes...
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... memory slot cover The Modular Bays let you insert additional memory. Finding Your Way Around Underside 43 printed on page 60 for the computer's main battery.
... memory slot cover The Modular Bays let you insert additional memory. Finding Your Way Around Underside 43 printed on page 60 for the computer's main battery.
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...Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. A window will display the... limited to your computer. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 51 before you...
...Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. A window will display the... limited to your computer. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software The first time you turn on page 51 before you...
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Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to operate. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any ... damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter.
Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to operate. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any ... damage your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter.
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... the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on top of, or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never remove the power plug from...
... the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on top of, or apply heat to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Never remove the power plug from...
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... than a few hours at a time. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer off for the first time... It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 56 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is on the ...
... than a few hours at a time. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on . Once the battery is charged for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 101. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer off for the first time... It takes several hours to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 56 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is on the ...
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... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Simply move the cursor to touch and enables you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 40. When you turn on the computer for the first time illustration to help you to move the cursor with the display... open" on page 105. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the stroke of the page, push your finger on the TouchPad. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that...
... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Simply move the cursor to touch and enables you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 40. When you turn on the computer for the first time illustration to help you to move the cursor with the display... open" on page 105. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the stroke of the page, push your finger on the TouchPad. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that...
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... a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down when connected to a domain server instead. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 91. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system... turn off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down when connected to a domain server instead. Doing so may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Never turn on page 91. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your system... turn off , it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 101. Moving the computer Before moving your... panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the disk...withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at...
Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 101. Moving the computer Before moving your... panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the disk...withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at...
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...Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your files to warn you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working.... Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to storage media on page 102. Your work frequently. See "Power management" on a regular...
...Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your files to warn you when the battery is running low. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's memory until you save feature which you are working.... Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to storage media on page 102. Your work frequently. See "Power management" on a regular...
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... running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the file, and click OK. Always save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you have an automatic save your work to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run... the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. To save your data even when you are updating, open the program first, you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Your computer can be lost...
... running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the file, and click OK. Always save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you have an automatic save your work to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run... the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. To save your data even when you are updating, open the program first, you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Your computer can be lost...
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... computer returns to the state in which you left it from the hard disk instead of the computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory. Stand By command The... and files you were using. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in which you left off. If the battery discharges, your work before entering Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 93 disk takes longer than restarting from where you...
... computer returns to the state in which you left it from the hard disk instead of the computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from memory. Stand By command The... and files you were using. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in which you left off. If the battery discharges, your work before entering Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 93 disk takes longer than restarting from where you...
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...the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid of these methods, you first need to turn off the computer by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. If you were using the Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Be sure to have... the computer shut down ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2...
...the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid of these methods, you first need to turn off the computer by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. If you were using the Stand by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Be sure to have... the computer shut down ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2...