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16 Setting up your computer 47 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 ...
16 Setting up your computer 47 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 ...
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...... 112 Chapter 5: Power Management 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 113 Charging the batteries 114 Monitoring battery power 115 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 117 Changing batteries 118 Taking care of your battery 120 Safety precautions 120 Maximizing battery life 121 Disposing of used batteries safely 121 Conserving power 122...
...... 112 Chapter 5: Power Management 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 113 Charging the batteries 114 Monitoring battery power 115 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 117 Changing batteries 118 Taking care of your battery 120 Safety precautions 120 Maximizing battery life 121 Disposing of used batteries safely 121 Conserving power 122...
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... Using the Windows 2000 troubleshooting feature...... 203 A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Memory card problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 AccuPoint II problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213 Modem problems 215 Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD... issues 228 Minimum system requirements 228 Developing good computing habits 229 Use VirtualTech 230 If you need further assistance 232 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 234 Toshiba's worldwide offices 235
... Using the Windows 2000 troubleshooting feature...... 203 A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Memory card problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 AccuPoint II problems 211 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213 Modem problems 215 Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD... issues 228 Minimum system requirements 228 Developing good computing habits 229 Use VirtualTech 230 If you need further assistance 232 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 234 Toshiba's worldwide offices 235
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... outlet is located Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Bluetooth module* 37 Battery module Memory module cover Expansion port Hard disk drive bay PC card lock *for systems with Bluetooth installed Battery module-Lets you add more information, see "Adding memory" on page 67.... in their slots. Slim SelectBay slot-One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility. For further information about using the battery, see "Using Slim SelectBay® modules" on page 113. PC Card lock-Keeps the PC Cards secure in its compartment. ...
... outlet is located Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Bluetooth module* 37 Battery module Memory module cover Expansion port Hard disk drive bay PC card lock *for systems with Bluetooth installed Battery module-Lets you add more information, see "Adding memory" on page 67.... in their slots. Slim SelectBay slot-One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility. For further information about using the battery, see "Using Slim SelectBay® modules" on page 113. PC Card lock-Keeps the PC Cards secure in its compartment. ...
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... low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to an AC power source. Main battery light-Indicates the status 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 the front...down mode. ❖ Glows green when the computer is charging. AC power light-Glows green when the computer is connected to AC power and the battery is on page 66. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on . ❖ Flashes amber when you connect one of your system....
... low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to an AC power source. Main battery light-Indicates the status 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 the front...down mode. ❖ Glows green when the computer is charging. AC power light-Glows green when the computer is connected to AC power and the battery is on page 66. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on . ❖ Flashes amber when you connect one of your system....
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Wireless indicator light-Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in the Slim SelectBay. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 115. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights 39 ❖ Glows green when you are connected to indicate ...disk drive light-Flashes to AC power and the battery is no battery in use . 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 ...
Wireless indicator light-Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in the Slim SelectBay. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 115. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights 39 ❖ Glows green when you are connected to indicate ...disk drive light-Flashes to AC power and the battery is no battery in use . 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 ...
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... line. See "Connecting to use your computer, you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to sign up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you turn on the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer...
... line. See "Connecting to use your computer, you can use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to sign up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you turn on the computer. Getting Started Setting up your computer...
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Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an electrical outlet and to charge the computer's battery.
Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an electrical outlet and to charge the computer's battery.
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...charge it on. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer before you turn it . When the battery light turns green, the battery is on page 113. If you are also charging a secondary battery housed in the SelectBay, charging time will charge in four to a live electrical outlet, the ...system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. If the computer is completely charged and ready to your computer Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Connecting Other External Devices" on the AC adapter. Connect the...
...charge it on. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer before you turn it . When the battery light turns green, the battery is on page 113. If you are also charging a secondary battery housed in the SelectBay, charging time will charge in four to a live electrical outlet, the ...system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. If the computer is completely charged and ready to your computer Charging the battery Before you can use , see "Connecting Other External Devices" on the AC adapter. Connect the...
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.... Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 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 ensure that any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you to the right. 2 Lift the...
.... Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 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 ensure that any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you to the right. 2 Lift the...
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Unlatching the Slim SelectBay® Removing a module from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com. 72 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® 1 Slide the Slim SelectBay® ejection bar towards the front of the computer.
Unlatching the Slim SelectBay® Removing a module from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com. 72 Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® 1 Slide the Slim SelectBay® ejection bar towards the front of the computer.
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... computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of using goes down and you save if, for details. ❖ Back up your files to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an...
... computer's temporary memory until you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of using goes down and you save if, for details. ❖ Back up your files to the disk. HINT: Some programs have an...
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... when your operating system's online Help. If you've used Windows® 98 or 95, you are running the computer on the device. 3 If the battery is not connected to a network. To access online Help: ❖ Click Start, then click Help.
... when your operating system's online Help. If you've used Windows® 98 or 95, you are running the computer on the device. 3 If the battery is not connected to a network. To access online Help: ❖ Click Start, then click Help.
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...; Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to see if they have four options. Check your work Before you are using Standby and Hibernation. If the battery discharges before you have an automatic-save your programs' documentation to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box Saving your data will...
...; Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to see if they have four options. Check your work Before you are using Standby and Hibernation. If the battery discharges before you have an automatic-save your programs' documentation to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box Saving your data will...
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... cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer...
... cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer...
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... stored on hard disk does not depend on your open files and programs, in memory until you turn off . Hibernation mode uses no battery power to store this information. The computer uses power supplied by . If you use your computer again in the reasonably near future, or... should save all your computer. Standby mode stores the current state of your current work before shutting down , then Stand by the backup battery to maintain the information. The computer will be certain of preserving the state of your computer into Hibernation and turn itself off the power...
... stored on hard disk does not depend on your open files and programs, in memory until you turn off . Hibernation mode uses no battery power to store this information. The computer uses power supplied by . If you use your computer again in the reasonably near future, or... should save all your computer. Standby mode stores the current state of your current work before shutting down , then Stand by the backup battery to maintain the information. The computer will be certain of preserving the state of your computer into Hibernation and turn itself off the power...
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...1 Open the Start menu, point to save anything you have the Hibernate option enabled. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that causes your system to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hibernation tab. 4 Click ...have in Windows® 2000, it will lose data. If Hibernate is disabled in shortterm memory to the hard disk drive should your battery dies, you to disable Hibernation). 5 Click OK. 109 Learning the Basics Power down box. The setting is the function that you wish...
...1 Open the Start menu, point to save anything you have the Hibernate option enabled. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that causes your system to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hibernation tab. 4 Click ...have in Windows® 2000, it will lose data. If Hibernate is disabled in shortterm memory to the hard disk drive should your battery dies, you to disable Hibernation). 5 Click OK. 109 Learning the Basics Power down box. The setting is the function that you wish...
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..."Power Saver" on the computer again. NOTE: When using Standby: 1 Open the Start menu and click Shut Down. 2 Select Stand by the backup battery to store this information. Using Standby command Use Standby when you know you will resume work before turning on page 175. The computer uses power... your mind and decide to continue working after all your information will be lost. If you turn off the power with a fully-charged battery). To shut down options Hibernation mode when you close the Life Long Properties window. Standby stores the current state of the computer in Standby...
..."Power Saver" on the computer again. NOTE: When using Standby: 1 Open the Start menu and click Shut Down. 2 Select Stand by the backup battery to store this information. Using Standby command Use Standby when you know you will resume work before turning on page 175. The computer uses power... your mind and decide to continue working after all your information will be lost. If you turn off the power with a fully-charged battery). To shut down options Hibernation mode when you close the Life Long Properties window. Standby stores the current state of the computer in Standby...
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...provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba or your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. For more information on managing your computer on battery power. You can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving ... guidelines for energy efficiency. Chapter 5 Power Management Toshiba's energy-saver design Toshiba is the main battery. Many of using your power usage, see "Power Saver" on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery pack that your network administrator. Running the computer on...
...provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba or your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. For more information on managing your computer on battery power. You can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving ... guidelines for energy efficiency. Chapter 5 Power Management Toshiba's energy-saver design Toshiba is the main battery. Many of using your power usage, see "Power Saver" on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery pack that your network administrator. Running the computer on...
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... this information for up to AC power. Charging the batteries To charge the main battery while it is on battery power In addition to the main battery, you may purchase a battery module for use , the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged. The main battery charges the RTC battery. 114 Power Management Running the computer on or off...
... this information for up to AC power. Charging the batteries To charge the main battery while it is on battery power In addition to the main battery, you may purchase a battery module for use , the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged. The main battery charges the RTC battery. 114 Power Management Running the computer on or off...