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... resources 107 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Safety Precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Charging the batteries 113 Monitoring battery power 113 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 116 Changing batteries 117 Disposing of used batteries 119 Conserving power 119 Power usage modes...
... resources 107 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Safety Precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Charging the batteries 113 Monitoring battery power 113 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 116 Changing batteries 117 Disposing of used batteries 119 Conserving power 119 Power usage modes...
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... conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215
... conflict 209 A plan of action 209 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 210 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 211 Memory problems 213 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 215
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... automatically disables the internal speakers. To turn the volume down, turn the dial to the left. Underside Battery release Battery pack Memory module cover Slim SelectBay slot Slim SelectBay release Expansion port Battery release-Locks the battery in place to the computer. PC Card eject buttons-Allow easy removal of PC Cards. Microphone jack...
... automatically disables the internal speakers. To turn the volume down, turn the dial to the left. Underside Battery release Battery pack Memory module cover Slim SelectBay slot Slim SelectBay release Expansion port Battery release-Locks the battery in place to the computer. PC Card eject buttons-Allow easy removal of PC Cards. Microphone jack...
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For further information about using the battery, see "Adding memory" on page 52. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on the front of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system ..." on page 110. provides additional expansion capability. Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 37 Battery pack-Lets you use your computer. Expansion port-Lets you add more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 150. Releasing the display latch 2 Slide the display latch to your computer when...
For further information about using the battery, see "Adding memory" on page 52. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on the front of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system ..." on page 110. provides additional expansion capability. Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 37 Battery pack-Lets you use your computer. Expansion port-Lets you add more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 150. Releasing the display latch 2 Slide the display latch to your computer when...
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...currently in a Standby power down mode. ❖ Glows green when the computer is on the front of the main battery. ❖ Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low. ❖ Does not glow when you are running on page 111. For more information, see... is not running low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged. 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Indicator panel lights This panel is...
...currently in a Standby power down mode. ❖ Glows green when the computer is on the front of the main battery. ❖ Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low. ❖ Does not glow when you are running on page 111. For more information, see... is not running low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged. 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Indicator panel lights This panel is...
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...Way Around Keyboard and display features 41 Slim SelectBay indicator light-Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. ❖ Glows amber when the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Does not glow if there is on, pressing an overlay key... an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the key. When this light is no battery in the on the top of the letter printed on position. For more information, see "Using the overlay for cursor control" on .
...Way Around Keyboard and display features 41 Slim SelectBay indicator light-Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. ❖ Glows amber when the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Does not glow if there is on, pressing an overlay key... an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the key. When this light is no battery in the on the top of the letter printed on position. For more information, see "Using the overlay for cursor control" on .
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... Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor These components include, but are installed, both can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that has been used extensively. To register your computer. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure to complete "...Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Your computer comes with prolonged use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer online, or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory...
... Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor These components include, but are installed, both can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that has been used extensively. To register your computer. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure to complete "...Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Your computer comes with prolonged use external power or to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer online, or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory...
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Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; ... cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. When you connect the AC adapter to operate. Use of an incompatible adapter. AC adapter Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable CAUTION: Use...
Toshiba assumes no liability for any metal parts. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet, or to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; ... cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. When you connect the AC adapter to operate. Use of an incompatible adapter. AC adapter Sample power cable and AC adapter Power cable CAUTION: Use...
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... Started Setting up your computer 51 If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it . If the power... AC power source for troubleshooting information. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
... Started Setting up your computer 51 If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is charging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it . If the power... AC power source for troubleshooting information. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
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Removing the memory module cover The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. Getting Started Adding memory 53 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module cover Locating the memory slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover.
Removing the memory module cover The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. Getting Started Adding memory 53 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module cover Locating the memory slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover.
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.... Getting Started Turning on the computer 57 Turning on the computer The computer is now ready for you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
.... Getting Started Turning on the computer 57 Turning on the computer The computer is now ready for you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to the right. 2 Lift the display panel.
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Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba 63 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process. Turning off the computer It is off your computer when you are connected to recharge the main battery. Your computer restarts automatically. Setting up other ...When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. If you are not using the computer for a while. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba at a time later than when you first start your computer, you may also click on page 127. Each option has its advantages. ...
Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba 63 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process. Turning off the computer It is off your computer when you are connected to recharge the main battery. Your computer restarts automatically. Setting up other ...When you power down ), Hibernate, and Standby. If you are not using the computer for a while. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba at a time later than when you first start your computer, you may also click on page 127. Each option has its advantages. ...
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HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips ...
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips ...
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..., click Open. In the Browse dialog box, enter the file name (for example, wordpad.exe) and select the drive to get in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature.
..., click Open. In the Browse dialog box, enter the file name (for example, wordpad.exe) and select the drive to get in case the main battery discharges before you turn off the computer, save feature.
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...'s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and remove it. 96 Learning the Basics Caring...
...'s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and remove it. 96 Learning the Basics Caring...
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... Power Off to have the computer shut down when you can shut down more information about setting up hibernation, refer to "Using Hibernation" on batteries section, select Scheme, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down completely...down the computer by either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on page 103. 101 Learning the Basics Powering ...
... Power Off to have the computer shut down when you can shut down more information about setting up hibernation, refer to "Using Hibernation" on batteries section, select Scheme, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down completely...down the computer by either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on page 103. 101 Learning the Basics Powering ...
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If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you are using battery power or outlet power. 6 Click OK, 7 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on / off light changes to apply the settings whenever when... power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All to green.
If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you are using battery power or outlet power. 6 Click OK, 7 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on / off light changes to apply the settings whenever when... power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All to green.
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...using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, select Scheme and click Details. 4 Click the System Power Mode tab. Restoring information from the hard disk takes ...longer than restoring it first saves the current mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider...
...using Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, select Scheme and click Details. 4 Click the System Power Mode tab. Restoring information from the hard disk takes ...longer than restoring it first saves the current mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no battery power ❖ Because the mode of the computer to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider...
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... all Modes with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenever when you press the power button. ❖ When I...press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox... NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on the hibernation options taken.
... all Modes with settings here button. ❖ Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenever when you press the power button. ❖ When I...press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox... NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on the hibernation options taken.
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... select Stand By. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the... on/off light turns green. NOTE: If you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 105 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all...
... select Stand By. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the... on/off light turns green. NOTE: If you power down the computer using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 105 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all...