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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment...........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 41 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 45 Connecting the AC adapter 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 24
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment...........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 41 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 45 Connecting the AC adapter 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 24
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... 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Power management 95 Charging the battery 95 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving battery power 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 Setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the...
... 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Power management 95 Charging the battery 95 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 98 Conserving battery power 99 What to do when the battery runs low 99 Setting battery alarms 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the...
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27 Contents Taking care of your battery 103 Maximizing battery life 104 Disposing of used batteries safely 105 Traveling tips 105 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 107 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 108 Finding your way around ...
27 Contents Taking care of your battery 103 Maximizing battery life 104 Disposing of used batteries safely 105 Traveling tips 105 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 107 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 108 Finding your way around ...
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... Web sites 234 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 238 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 239 Sound 240 Power usage mode 240 Stand By mode 241 Hibernation mode 242 Display modes 243 Display modes 243 Enabling a ...
... Web sites 234 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 238 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 239 Sound 240 Power usage mode 240 Stand By mode 241 Hibernation mode 242 Display modes 243 Display modes 243 Enabling a ...
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...computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to the internet?" The computer will this computer connect to charge the battery, you will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." To use it. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber...: You must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to continue. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User...
...computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to the internet?" The computer will this computer connect to charge the battery, you will see the screen "Checking your internet connectivity." To use it. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber...: You must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to continue. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User...
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... adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output...
... adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output...
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... not charge while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ... the computer into a live electrical outlet. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is on. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 93. There is consuming full power. It takes much longer to...
... not charge while the computer is a risk of , or apply heat to the power cable. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, ... the computer into a live electrical outlet. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer off. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is on. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on page 93. There is consuming full power. It takes much longer to...
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...may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the... display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Using ...
...may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the... display latch to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Using ...
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... 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is manufactured using high-precision technology. The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being charged. ❖...drives on the computer are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is being accessed. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Turning on the power 1 ...
... 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is manufactured using high-precision technology. The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being charged. ❖...drives on the computer are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is being accessed. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Turning on the power 1 ...
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...the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, and then click Next. 13 Click Finish. With the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 61 The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connected and turned on... your program, you may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. You are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down ),...
...the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, and then click Next. 13 Click Finish. With the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 61 The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connected and turned on... your program, you may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. You are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down ),...
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Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 93. Never use . Never...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 84. 62 Getting Started Caring for your computer a domain server or the Shut Down when connected to clean the computer....
Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 93. Never use . Never...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 84. 62 Getting Started Caring for your computer a domain server or the Shut Down when connected to clean the computer....
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... you save feature which you must restart your computer, or your work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 95. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
... you save feature which you must restart your computer, or your work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 95. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you when the...
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...down the Fn key and press F10 again. Saving your work on page 95. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from the Start menu. If your... battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to double-click the name of the file that saves documents ...
...down the Fn key and press F10 again. Saving your work on page 95. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you when the battery is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for starting a program from the Start menu. If your... battery fully discharges, your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to double-click the name of the file that saves documents ...
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...mode: ❖ While in which you start up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 85 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely. Restoring ...information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the battery discharges. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut Down from memory. Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 85 Using ...
...mode: ❖ While in which you start up hibernation "Hibernation command" on page 85 and "Using Hibernation" on the hard disk, no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the hard disk. Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely. Restoring ...information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the battery discharges. The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut Down from memory. Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 85 Using ...
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...Learning the Basics Using Shut Down ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut Down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you... were using. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 88. The battery will be lost if you left off. Stand By command The Stand By command puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see ...
...Learning the Basics Using Shut Down ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut Down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you... were using. For more information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 88. The battery will be lost if you left off. Stand By command The Stand By command puts the computer into Hibernation mode more quickly, see ...
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If you power down when you were using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Turning off more quickly You can also turn on page 91. Be sure to save your information will be lost. ... the computer shut down using . Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 87 ❖ 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...
If you power down when you were using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Turning off more quickly You can also turn on page 91. Be sure to save your information will be lost. ... the computer shut down using . Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 87 ❖ 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...
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90 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display ... mode, press and release the power button. NOTE If your computer is running on , then press the Power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using. The computer returns to the screen you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display...
90 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display ... mode, press and release the power button. NOTE If your computer is running on , then press the Power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you were using. The computer returns to the screen you cannot start the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display...
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... to power down the computer using Stand By: 1 Click Start, select Shut down using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The on/off light blinks to save your information will be lost. NOTE If you can...
... to power down the computer using Stand By: 1 Click Start, select Shut down using Stand By and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. The on/off light blinks to save your information will be lost. NOTE If you can...
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... provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. 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...
... provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. 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...
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... computer is fully discharged. This is consuming full power. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable...
... computer is fully discharged. This is consuming full power. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable...