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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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... . To open the display panel, slide the display latch to play audio CDs when the computer is where you play CDs and DVDs with optional Toshiba remote control The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. For more information, see "Front panel lights" on page 82. You can also...* Front panel lights Secondary modular bay CD/DVD control buttons Primary modular bay *Functional only with the computer turned on external power or charging the battery.
... . To open the display panel, slide the display latch to play audio CDs when the computer is where you play CDs and DVDs with optional Toshiba remote control The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. For more information, see "Front panel lights" on page 82. You can also...* Front panel lights Secondary modular bay CD/DVD control buttons Primary modular bay *Functional only with the computer turned on external power or charging the battery.
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... charge. The Power on light glows blue when the computer is turned off. It glows green when the battery is being charged. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on . The TouchPadTM enables you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with the Fn key, ... with the display open 41 The function keys, when used with your software, and music from DVDROMs and audio CDs. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. The CD/DVD control buttons let you in Standby mode. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 82. The...
... charge. The Power on light glows blue when the computer is turned off. It glows green when the battery is being charged. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on . The TouchPadTM enables you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with the Fn key, ... with the display open 41 The function keys, when used with your software, and music from DVDROMs and audio CDs. It glows amber while the battery is fully charged. The CD/DVD control buttons let you in Standby mode. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on page 82. The...
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..., when the computer is playing a CD or DVD with the computer on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on . 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with Wi-FiTM, the wireless antenna indicator glows amber when the... Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is on page 77. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is optional. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 105.
..., when the computer is playing a CD or DVD with the computer on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on . 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with Wi-FiTM, the wireless antenna indicator glows amber when the... Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is on page 77. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is optional. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 105.
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... protects the two expansion memory slots where you use . For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 60 for the computer's main battery.
... protects the two expansion memory slots where you use . For more information, see "Using the numeric keypad overlay" on page 60 for the computer's main battery.
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...the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up your software" on page 51 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to the internet?"... Next or Skip. A window will display the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." 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. Getting Started Setting up ...
...the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all set up your software" on page 51 before you can use external power or to charge the battery, you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to the internet?"... Next or Skip. A window will display the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." 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. Getting Started Setting up ...
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Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. DANGER Hold .... Do NOT pull the cable itself. 54 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step...
Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. DANGER Hold .... Do NOT pull the cable itself. 54 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adapter. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step...
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... bend, place heavy objects on the back of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights glow.
... bend, place heavy objects on the back of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights glow.
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... Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 101. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the applications...
... Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 101. Continuing to charge the battery with the computer off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the applications...
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... your finger on page 40. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the TouchPad in the direction you locate this button, see "Monitoring...the TouchPad. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is currently in front of a finger. 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 being accessed. 58 Getting Started Using the ...
... your finger on page 40. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the TouchPad in the direction you locate this button, see "Monitoring...the TouchPad. The AC power indicator glows when the computer is currently in front of a finger. 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 being accessed. 58 Getting Started Using the ...
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... may take up to three hours to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 91. When you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the computer while any drive is a good idea to recharge the main battery. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is in use. If you are using it may damage the media in...
... may take up to three hours to turn off your system settings to memory so that, when you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 91. When you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off the computer while any drive is a good idea to recharge the main battery. 70 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is in use. If you are using it may damage the media in...
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.... Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for long trips. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 71 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 101. 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 ...
.... Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for long trips. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Getting Started Caring for your computer 71 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 101. 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 ...
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You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to storage media on a regular basis. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and ... saves your work temporarily stays in a safe place. 73 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals.
You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to storage media on a regular basis. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and ... saves your work temporarily stays in a safe place. 73 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's memory until you when the battery is running low. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals.
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...programs" on page 102. To save: ❖ A file you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the file, and click OK. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check... your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to see "Power management" on page 125. Your computer can be lost. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer....
...programs" on page 102. To save: ❖ A file you are using the Stand by -step instructions for the file, and click OK. If your battery fully discharges, your programs' documentation to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check... your information will be configured to warn you when the battery is to see "Power management" on page 125. Your computer can be lost. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer....
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... command, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Stand By command The Stand by puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Stand by because information is held on page 96. Stand by holds the current...it, including all open programs and files you were using. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and...
... command, see "Going into a power-saving mode. Stand By command The Stand by puts the computer into Hibernation mode more time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Stand by because information is held on page 96. Stand by holds the current...it, including all open programs and files you were using. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and...
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...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 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. If you close the lid...
...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 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you were using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. If you close the lid...