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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Other precautions 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........44 Adding external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Other precautions 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........44 Adding external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 25
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... management 106 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 111 Setting battery alarms 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting the battery in the computer 115...
... management 106 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low 111 Setting battery alarms 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting the battery in the computer 115...
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... 181 Customize Your Computer 182 Network 183 Security 183 Power Management 183 Toshiba Hardware Setup 186 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 188 Problems that are easy to fix 188 Problems when you turn on the computer............190 The ... 194 A plan of action 194 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........197 Memory module problems 199 Power and the batteries 200 Keyboard problems 201 Display problems 202 Disk drive problems 204 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...206 Sound system problems 208 PC Card...
... 181 Customize Your Computer 182 Network 183 Security 183 Power Management 183 Toshiba Hardware Setup 186 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 188 Problems that are easy to fix 188 Problems when you turn on the computer............190 The ... 194 A plan of action 194 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........197 Memory module problems 199 Power and the batteries 200 Keyboard problems 201 Display problems 202 Disk drive problems 204 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...206 Sound system problems 208 PC Card...
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32 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 216 Toshiba's worldwide offices 217 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Instant password security 220 Without a password 220 With a password 221 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 221 Power usage mode 222 Standby mode 223 Hibernation mode 224 Display modes 225 Display brightness...
32 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 216 Toshiba's worldwide offices 217 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Instant password security 220 Without a password 220 With a password 221 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 221 Power usage mode 222 Standby mode 223 Hibernation mode 224 Display modes 225 Display brightness...
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These components include, but are installed, both can use . To use external power or to charge the battery, you must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor Setting up your ... set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you remove a PC Card that has been used extensively. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be sure to the computer, be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer online, or to sign up for...
These components include, but are installed, both can use . To use external power or to charge the battery, you must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor Setting up your ... set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before you remove a PC Card that has been used extensively. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be sure to the computer, be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer online, or to sign up for...
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... in a short circuit or electric shock. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 45 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Wash hands after handling. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
... in a short circuit or electric shock. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 45 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Wash hands after handling. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate.
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...on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Doing so may vary depending on top of electric shock. Once the battery is on page 105. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Never remove ...the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . For more than a few hours at a time. It takes several hours to the power cable. Getting Started Charging the main...
...on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Doing so may vary depending on top of electric shock. Once the battery is on page 105. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is live, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green. Never remove ...the power plug from the outlet with the computer off for more information on battery use . For more than a few hours at a time. It takes several hours to the power cable. Getting Started Charging the main...
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For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is currently in the ... an external power source. Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is in use and result in use . When you...
For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is currently in the ... an external power source. Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is in use and result in use . When you...
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You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using a USB keyboard. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down ... a while. Each option has its cable to one to your system settings to memory so that the keyboard is off) to fully charge the main battery. NOTE The Fn emulation key is fully charged. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the...
You can attach one of the computer's USB ports. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is not supported when using a USB keyboard. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down ... a while. Each option has its cable to one to your system settings to memory so that the keyboard is off) to fully charge the main battery. NOTE The Fn emulation key is fully charged. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the...
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..."Running the computer on battery power" on page 86. Ask your computer 65 ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in use and result in use . Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for ...clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. For information ...
..."Running the computer on battery power" on page 86. Ask your computer 65 ❖ To leave the computer off the computer while any drive is in use and result in use . Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Getting Started Caring for your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for ...clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down command when connected to fit an antitheft lock. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. For information ...
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You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 68 See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work frequently. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 112. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save ... preset intervals. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists...
You will lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 68 See "Setting battery alarms" on . Your work frequently. Your computer can be configured to warn you can turn on page 112. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save ... preset intervals. See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you save feature which you when the battery is running low. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists...
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If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a ...on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 123. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are using Standby mode. Check your programs' documentation to see "Windows... file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. To save your data even when you when the battery is running low.
If your battery fully discharges, your information will be configured to warn you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu, type a ...on how to name a file, see whether they have an automatic save your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 123. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are using Standby mode. Check your programs' documentation to see "Windows... file, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. To save your data even when you when the battery is running low.
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... server. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the power while a disk is the most time and battery power. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are not connected to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut...
... server. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the power while a disk is the most time and battery power. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are not connected to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut...
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...the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it . Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts ...
...the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restoring it . Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts ...
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... Be sure to the mode in which you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working ...your work first. 88 Learning the Basics Powering down using . For more information about the Standby, see "Using Standby" on page 93. The battery will be lost . For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on...
... Be sure to the mode in which you do not save your information will eventually discharge in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working ...your work first. 88 Learning the Basics Powering down using . For more information about the Standby, see "Using Standby" on page 93. The battery will be lost . For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Using Hibernation" on...
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... window for example, Normal in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details in the "Running on page 181. If you selected Normal, you selected the Normal option, the Normal Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option... you desire-for the option you selected. See "TOSHIBA Console" on batteries" section. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 91 You...
... window for example, Normal in the "Running on batteries" section. 5 Click Details in the "Running on page 181. If you selected Normal, you selected the Normal option, the Normal Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option... you desire-for the option you selected. See "TOSHIBA Console" on batteries" section. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 91 You...
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... start the computer up again, press and release the power button. The on/off light turns on. If it should become disabled, you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to apply whether you can enable it as... one of the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Sample Set the range window with...
... start the computer up again, press and release the power button. The on/off light turns on. If it should become disabled, you are using battery power or outlet power. 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window. 11 Click OK to apply whether you can enable it as... one of the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Sample Set the range window with...
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The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on page 181. The Normal Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. See "TOSHIBA Console" on batteries area, click the Details button. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 97 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on page 181. The Normal Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. See "TOSHIBA Console" on batteries area, click the Details button. You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console. Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 97 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
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... power button. The Set the range window appears. The computer returns to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Normal Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to the screen you were using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Control Panel. If you ...closing the display panel, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel...
... power button. The Set the range window appears. The computer returns to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Normal Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to the screen you were using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Control Panel. If you ...closing the display panel, you can start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the power button. To turn the system back on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it again by opening the display panel...
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... Fn + F3. 101 Learning the Basics Using Standby Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The on page 223. ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing the display panel The computer saves the...
... Fn + F3. 101 Learning the Basics Using Standby Sample Stand by window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. The on page 223. ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing the display panel The computer saves the...