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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 25
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... from Stand by 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 97 Charging the batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring battery power 100 Determining remaining battery power 100 Conserving battery power 102 What to...
... from Stand by 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 97 Charging the batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring battery power 100 Determining remaining battery power 100 Conserving battery power 102 What to...
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28 Contents Setting battery alarms 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting the battery in the computer 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Maximizing battery life 108 Disposing of used batteries safely 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 111 Lesson 1: Exploring the...
28 Contents Setting battery alarms 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting the battery in the computer 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Maximizing battery life 108 Disposing of used batteries safely 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 111 Lesson 1: Exploring the...
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... 170 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory card problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card...
... 170 A plan of action 171 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory card problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...181 Sound system problems 182 PC Card...
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... Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys 194 Instant password security 194 Without a password 194 With a password 194 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 195 Sound 196 Power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Display modes 199 Enabling a wireless device 200 ...
... Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys 194 Instant password security 194 Without a password 194 With a password 194 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 195 Sound 196 Power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Display modes 199 Enabling a wireless device 200 ...
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... Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use it. The computer will this computer connect to charge the battery, you can use external power or to the internet?" A window will display the message: "How will pause for a moment while checking for ...more information. Setting up your internet connectivity." Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name...
... Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. To use it. The computer will this computer connect to charge the battery, you can use external power or to the internet?" A window will display the message: "How will pause for a moment while checking for ...more information. Setting up your internet connectivity." Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name...
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... to operate. 46 Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 160) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory...
... to operate. 46 Connecting to a power source Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 160) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory...
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..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights glow. Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock.
..., forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights glow. Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock.
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...few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 95. Charging the main battery 49 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. 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, power...
...few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 95. Charging the main battery 49 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. 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, power...
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...when the computer is in use . The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. NOTE When you turn on the top...power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is currently in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer are empty. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the ...
...when the computer is in use . The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. NOTE When you turn on the top...power 1 Check that the hard disk drive is currently in use . For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer are empty. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being accessed. Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the ...
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... server or the Shut down ), Hibernate and Standby. Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in loss of data. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again... are using it for a while. If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down when connected to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 85.
... server or the Shut down ), Hibernate and Standby. Turning off the computer 63 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to recharge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you have work in loss of data. For more information, see "Powering down the computer" on the computer again... are using it for a while. If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down when connected to fully charge the main battery. Never turn on page 85.
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... to fit an antitheft lock. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other product information, be sure to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, and for long trips. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery...
... to fit an antitheft lock. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other product information, be sure to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, and for long trips. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery...
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... file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on page 96. See "Power management" on . See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your...
... file to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your computer can turn on page 96. See "Power management" on . See your battery runs out of charge while you when the battery is running low. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Your...
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If you prefer to open the program first, you have an automatic save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you turn off the computer, save your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows ...; XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by . To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. Saving your work Before you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your data even when...
If you prefer to open the program first, you have an automatic save feature. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you turn off the computer, save your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows ...; XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by . To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. Saving your work Before you when the battery is to double-click the name of the file that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your data even when...
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...if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ 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 computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode...
...if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ 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 computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode...
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...up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . If you power down the computer 87 information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the ...computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your work first. For more information about going ...
...up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost . If you power down the computer 87 information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of the ...computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost if you do not save your work first. For more information about going ...
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... computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press... using the Stand by: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. Using Stand by Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
... computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel. NOTE If your computer is running on , press... using the Stand by: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. Using Stand by Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
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... the computer into Stand by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Be sure to enable them in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. To use any of these methods, you first need to save your information will be lost. If you can also... specify an amount of all open programs and files to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the...
... the computer into Stand by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Be sure to enable them in Stand by and the battery discharges fully, your work first. To use any of these methods, you first need to save your information will be lost. If you can also... specify an amount of all open programs and files to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the...
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 95 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that provides power when you can recharge it many times. 95 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion...
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... ability to retain a charge. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may fail to perform at accessoryfinder.toshiba.com. Please see your system), for procedures. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 108 for an extended period (more...
... ability to retain a charge. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may fail to perform at accessoryfinder.toshiba.com. Please see your system), for procedures. Power management Your computer ships with your computer, and for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on page 108 for an extended period (more...