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16 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Connecting other external devices 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the computer for the first time 53 ...Registering your computer 53 Shutting down the computer 54 Power down tips 56 Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices 57 Using external display devices 57 Connecting the display device 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the...
16 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the battery 50 Connecting other external devices 50 Turning on the computer 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the computer for the first time 53 ...Registering your computer 53 Shutting down the computer 54 Power down tips 56 Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices 57 Using external display devices 57 Connecting the display device 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the...
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...... 114 Chapter 5: Power Management 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 116 Charging the batteries 117 Monitoring battery power 118 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 122 Changing batteries 123 Taking care of your battery 125 Safety precautions 125 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries safely 126 Conserving power 127... Windows 98 Second Edition to work with your printer 132 Setting up Windows NT to work with your printer...... 135 Exploring audio features 137 Using external speakers or headphones 137
...... 114 Chapter 5: Power Management 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 116 Charging the batteries 117 Monitoring battery power 118 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 122 Changing batteries 123 Taking care of your battery 125 Safety precautions 125 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries safely 126 Conserving power 127... Windows 98 Second Edition to work with your printer 132 Setting up Windows NT to work with your printer...... 135 Exploring audio features 137 Using external speakers or headphones 137
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...removing PC Cards" on page 78 If you want to a phone line" on page 57. See "Connecting to : ❖ Add more information, see "Connecting Other External Devices" on page 81 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to add any of these devices to the computer, you should... Setting up your computer 47 Setting up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to charge the battery, you must be charged before you can use external power or to a telephone line. To register your computer online, or to sign up your computer Your computer comes with a ...
...removing PC Cards" on page 78 If you want to a phone line" on page 57. See "Connecting to : ❖ Add more information, see "Connecting Other External Devices" on page 81 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to add any of these devices to the computer, you should... Setting up your computer 47 Setting up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to charge the battery, you must be charged before you can use external power or to a telephone line. To register your computer online, or to sign up your computer Your computer comes with a ...
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... power the computer, you must charge it on. When the battery light turns green, the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off , the battery should attach any other external devices to power the computer. Charging time for more than a few ...hours at a time. NOTE: Once the battery is completely charged and ready to your computer Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Connecting Other External Devices" on the AC adapter. If you are also charging a secondary battery housed in the SelectBay, charging time will charge in ...
... power the computer, you must charge it on. When the battery light turns green, the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off , the battery should attach any other external devices to power the computer. Charging time for more than a few ...hours at a time. NOTE: Once the battery is completely charged and ready to your computer Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Connecting Other External Devices" on the AC adapter. If you are also charging a secondary battery housed in the SelectBay, charging time will charge in ...
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... computer is now ready for you to turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 If an external diskette drive is connected to your computer, or a diskette drive module is installed...
... computer is now ready for you to turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 If an external diskette drive is connected to your computer, or a diskette drive module is installed...
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The weight saver came in your computer's accessories box ❖ Diskette drive ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the SelectBay 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command. See ... both. 2 Turn the computer upside down the computer" on can be purchased separately. See "Shutting down and locate the SelectBay cover. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules ❖ Weight saver insert (a "honeycomb" piece of plastic) that did not come with your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com....
The weight saver came in your computer's accessories box ❖ Diskette drive ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the SelectBay 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command. See ... both. 2 Turn the computer upside down the computer" on can be purchased separately. See "Shutting down and locate the SelectBay cover. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules ❖ Weight saver insert (a "honeycomb" piece of plastic) that did not come with your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com....
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...the SelectBay. This cover must be attached to install a module and its SelectBay adapter. To install the optional secondary battery, you must insert the secondary battery into the SelectBay adapter in the SelectBay. Inserting a module into the SelectBay This section explains how to a module before...into the cover, if necessary. See "Inserting the battery into the adapter" on page 77 and "Removing the battery from the adapter" on page 77. 2 Slide the module all the way into the SelectBay. 76 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules If you are removing the weight...
...the SelectBay. This cover must be attached to install a module and its SelectBay adapter. To install the optional secondary battery, you must insert the secondary battery into the SelectBay adapter in the SelectBay. Inserting a module into the SelectBay This section explains how to a module before...into the cover, if necessary. See "Inserting the battery into the adapter" on page 77 and "Removing the battery from the adapter" on page 77. 2 Slide the module all the way into the SelectBay. 76 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules If you are removing the weight...
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Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules Inserting the battery into the adapter 77 Battery Adapter Battery release lever Snapping the battery into the adapter: 1 Align the contacts on the battery with the contacts on the adapter. 2 Push down to the right, push up on the front of the battery until it pops out of the adapter. Removing the battery from the adapter Removing the battery from the adapter 1 Holding the front of the battery adapter toward you, slide the battery release latch to your right. 2 Holding the latch to snap the battery into the adapter.
Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules Inserting the battery into the adapter 77 Battery Adapter Battery release lever Snapping the battery into the adapter: 1 Align the contacts on the battery with the contacts on the adapter. 2 Push down to the right, push up on the front of the battery until it pops out of the adapter. Removing the battery from the adapter Removing the battery from the adapter 1 Holding the front of the battery adapter toward you, slide the battery release latch to your right. 2 Holding the latch to snap the battery into the adapter.
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...that came with your computer, or access your computer's operating system. To turn on the device. 3 If the battery is not charged or you are running the computer on AC power, connect the AC adapter. See "Connecting the...many ways. Logging on to Windows NT A major difference between Windows NT and other external device is connected to a network. Then press and hold the power button until the on to Windows NT: 1... If an external diskette drive is connected to your computer is not connected to the computer, turn on your ...
...that came with your computer, or access your computer's operating system. To turn on the device. 3 If the battery is not charged or you are running the computer on AC power, connect the AC adapter. See "Connecting the...many ways. Logging on to Windows NT A major difference between Windows NT and other external device is connected to a network. Then press and hold the power button until the on to Windows NT: 1... If an external diskette drive is connected to your computer is not connected to the computer, turn on your ...
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130 Power Management Additional options for power Additional options for your needs. See "Using SelectBay modules" on the amount of one battery pack may be sufficient for power Depending on page 73 ❖ Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time. However, if you spend away from external power sources, the capacity of time you need more portable power, Toshiba provides these options: ❖ Purchase extra battery packs. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay.
130 Power Management Additional options for power Additional options for your needs. See "Using SelectBay modules" on the amount of one battery pack may be sufficient for power Depending on page 73 ❖ Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time. However, if you spend away from external power sources, the capacity of time you need more portable power, Toshiba provides these options: ❖ Purchase extra battery packs. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay.
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... set the volume of the Low Battery alarm, the Panel Close alarm, and the system beep. Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings. ❖ Keyboard - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to configure the Fn function key emulation for an external keyboard. ❖ USB - Shows the...
... set the volume of the Low Battery alarm, the Panel Close alarm, and the system beep. Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings. ❖ Keyboard - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to configure the Fn function key emulation for an external keyboard. ❖ USB - Shows the...
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... Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup ❖ LAN - Allows you to enable or disable the processor serial number, and to set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power - Always Low - Allows you to low when using either the battery ...the sequence in LCD display. ❖ CPU - Always High - Allows you to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter. Dynamically Switchable - If your computer. ❖ AC Power - This mode is the ...set to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or have the system auto-select one. ❖ Display - If your...
... Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup ❖ LAN - Allows you to enable or disable the processor serial number, and to set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power - Always Low - Allows you to low when using either the battery ...the sequence in LCD display. ❖ CPU - Always High - Allows you to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter. Dynamically Switchable - If your computer. ❖ AC Power - This mode is the ...set to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or have the system auto-select one. ❖ Display - If your...
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...four tabs: ❖ Display Auto Off - 194 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver Power Save Modes tab There are five Power Save modes from which to your needs. Saves maximum power. To change the Power Save settings: 1 Select Battery Power (or External Power). 2 Select a Power Save mode. 3 Click...of performance. ❖ Medium Power mode - Offers CPU power management ❖ Miscellaneous - Does not perform power saving. It is the default for battery operation. ❖ Low Power mode - Lets you require, and click OK. Use it to configure a power-saving mode tailored to choose. Sound...
...four tabs: ❖ Display Auto Off - 194 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver Power Save Modes tab There are five Power Save modes from which to your needs. Saves maximum power. To change the Power Save settings: 1 Select Battery Power (or External Power). 2 Select a Power Save mode. 3 Click...of performance. ❖ Medium Power mode - Offers CPU power management ❖ Miscellaneous - Does not perform power saving. It is the default for battery operation. ❖ Low Power mode - Lets you require, and click OK. Use it to configure a power-saving mode tailored to choose. Sound...
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...working properly, refer to the devicespecific sections of the devices connected to it. If you did not follow the steps in . 4 Check that the battery charge isn't low. 230 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the power. Loose cables can cause signal errors. 5 Turn on the peripheral ...section, make sure you turn on the computer If your computer or one of this procedure first: 1 Turn off the computer and any other external devices. 2 Check that the electrical outlet is working properly, try this chapter. The computer starts, but then shuts down . Press and hold...
...working properly, refer to the devicespecific sections of the devices connected to it. If you did not follow the steps in . 4 Check that the battery charge isn't low. 230 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the power. Loose cables can cause signal errors. 5 Turn on the peripheral ...section, make sure you turn on the computer If your computer or one of this procedure first: 1 Turn off the computer and any other external devices. 2 Check that the electrical outlet is working properly, try this chapter. The computer starts, but then shuts down . Press and hold...
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... device that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that permits a computer to the computer. cursor-A symbol that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). disable-To turn a computer option off. DC flows in one or more read from the...
... device that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that permits a computer to the computer. cursor-A symbol that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). disable-To turn a computer option off. DC flows in one or more read from the...
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... hot key 206 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 235 J jack headphone 34 microphone 34 K keyboard 85-key 36 caps lock key 87 character keys 87 external 61 full size 36 function keys 88 hot keys 272 indicator panel 36, 39 overlays 89 troubleshooting 239 Windows special keys 89 L latch, display 30...SelectBay drive 39 Wi-Fi 30 line-in jack 137 M main battery 39 status 39 Master password 211 memory adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting (illustration) 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built-in 36 external 66 jack 34, 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting...
... hot key 206 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 235 J jack headphone 34 microphone 34 K keyboard 85-key 36 caps lock key 87 character keys 87 external 61 full size 36 function keys 88 hot keys 272 indicator panel 36, 39 overlays 89 troubleshooting 239 Windows special keys 89 L latch, display 30...SelectBay drive 39 Wi-Fi 30 line-in jack 137 M main battery 39 status 39 Master password 211 memory adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting (illustration) 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built-in 36 external 66 jack 34, 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting...
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... 249 removing 80 slots 34 troubleshooting checklist 249 Windows driver 249 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 235 pointing device 36 port expansion 32 external diskette drive 64 infrared 32 modem 33 parallel 32 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 31 serial 32 television 33 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 31 PORT-Noteworthy ...Computer Lock Cable 33 power alarms 122 conserving 127 monitoring 118 options 130 taking care of your battery 125 universal power supply 273 power button 35, 51, 52, 201, 204 cover 35, 51, 200, 204 power cable connectors 273 power management utility ...
... 249 removing 80 slots 34 troubleshooting checklist 249 Windows driver 249 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 235 pointing device 36 port expansion 32 external diskette drive 64 infrared 32 modem 33 parallel 32 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 31 serial 32 television 33 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 31 PORT-Noteworthy ...Computer Lock Cable 33 power alarms 122 conserving 127 monitoring 118 options 130 taking care of your battery 125 universal power supply 273 power button 35, 51, 52, 201, 204 cover 35, 51, 200, 204 power cable connectors 273 power management utility ...
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...solving 229 sound system 248 problems See troubleshooting PS/2-compatible keyboard 31, 61 mouse 31 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 116 recording .wav files 137 sounds 137 region code 163 registration, online 53 removing PC Cards 34, 80 reset ... 197 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 setting hard disk drive passwords 211 security lock slot 33 SelectBay battery adapter 76 battery light 39 cover 76 devices 33 drive light 39 lock 37 modules 73 removing module 75 unlatching 75 ... 113 sound system problems 248 SPANWorks 146 speakers 34, 66 audible warnings 33 connecting external 137 problems 248
...solving 229 sound system 248 problems See troubleshooting PS/2-compatible keyboard 31, 61 mouse 31 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 116 recording .wav files 137 sounds 137 region code 163 registration, online 53 removing PC Cards 34, 80 reset ... 197 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 setting hard disk drive passwords 211 security lock slot 33 SelectBay battery adapter 76 battery light 39 cover 76 devices 33 drive light 39 lock 37 modules 73 removing module 75 unlatching 75 ... 113 sound system problems 248 SPANWorks 146 speakers 34, 66 audible warnings 33 connecting external 137 problems 248
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... video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba's online resources 147 travel, conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint II 231, 241 battery 239 CD-ROM drive 246 charging the battery 238 checking device properties 236 computer ...won't start 230 Disk Administrator Error Checking tool 243 Disk Defragmenter 244 diskette drive 233 display 241 DVD playback performance 257 DVD player general problems 254 DVD-ROM drive 246 external display device 242, 243 external ...
... video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba's online resources 147 travel, conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint II 231, 241 battery 239 CD-ROM drive 246 charging the battery 238 checking device properties 236 computer ...won't start 230 Disk Administrator Error Checking tool 243 Disk Defragmenter 244 diskette drive 233 display 241 DVD playback performance 257 DVD player general problems 254 DVD-ROM drive 246 external display device 242, 243 external ...