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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the main battery 52 26
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... Restoring your work 121 Toshiba's online resources 121 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba's energy-saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 123 Power management 124 Using additional batteries 125 Charging batteries 125 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring main battery power 128 Determining remaining main battery power ....130 What to...
... Restoring your work 121 Toshiba's online resources 121 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba's energy-saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 123 Power management 124 Using additional batteries 125 Charging batteries 125 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring main battery power 128 Determining remaining main battery power ....130 What to...
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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 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 222 Sound system problems 223...
... 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 214 Keyboard problems 216 Display problems 217 Disk drive problems 219 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 222 Sound system problems 223...
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... Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 244 Appendix A: Hot Keys 246 Volume Mute 246 Password security 247 Without a password 247 With a password 247 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 248 Power usage mode 249 Standby mode 249 Hibernation mode 250 Display modes 251 Display brightness...
... Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 244 Appendix A: Hot Keys 246 Volume Mute 246 Password security 247 Without a password 247 With a password 247 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 248 Power usage mode 249 Standby mode 249 Hibernation mode 250 Display modes 251 Display brightness...
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... work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off...
... work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off...
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... cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use the computer on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to be located on the bottom of the CPU... "Setting up your software" on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
... cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use the computer on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to be located on the bottom of the CPU... "Setting up your software" on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum.
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... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always grasp...
... Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always grasp...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows green. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows green. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting...
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...51 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or... the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
...51 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or... the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...
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...source for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings..., and features used to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to select a power level setting ...
...source for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings..., and features used to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to select a power level setting ...
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When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer: Sample system icons This ... of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power. Below are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not have selected all the features and icons...
When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer: Sample system icons This ... of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on battery power. Below are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not have selected all the features and icons...
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... the power To turn off light on the system indicator panel glow green-about one second. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button...
... the power To turn off light on the system indicator panel glow green-about one second. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button...
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... off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off . (or shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main... battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data ...
... off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the system) The Turn off . (or shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main... battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in ... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in ... into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing...
... has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing...
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... to four options when you to lose your computer when you are not connected to a network, use light are connected to fully charge the main battery.
... to four options when you to lose your computer when you are not connected to a network, use light are connected to fully charge the main battery.
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... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard ...disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you were ...
... state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard ...disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you were ...
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... your work before putting your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main... how to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the ...
... your work before putting your work first. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main... how to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the ...
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... from Standby mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 138. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Caring for your computer 95 Starting again from Standby mode, press... The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you were using. Never spray cleaner...
... from Standby mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 138. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Caring for your computer 95 Starting again from Standby mode, press... The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you were using. Never spray cleaner...
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See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are working, you must ...
See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are working, you must ...