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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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... work 120 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 do...
... work 120 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 do...
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... you need further assistance 242 Before you contact Toshiba 242 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...
... you need further assistance 242 Before you contact Toshiba 242 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...
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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48. To use external power or to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to ,... a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The cooling...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 48. To use external power or to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to ,... a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. The cooling...
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... the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. otherwise..., the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to operate. Always use the Toshiba ...
... the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to charge the computer's battery. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. otherwise..., the adapter output plug could cause fire or damage to operate. Always use the Toshiba ...
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...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 battery is malfunctioning, or it ...
...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 battery is malfunctioning, or it ...
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... battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery...
... battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. ... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. ... 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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... When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for.... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for.... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... installed, you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could...
... installed, you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could...
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... disk. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
... disk. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
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..., configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at www.accessories.toshiba.com. 123 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while...
..., configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at www.accessories.toshiba.com. 123 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while...
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...Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is turned off. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. The RTC battery charges... when the computer is powered on battery power The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. 124 Mobile Computing Running the computer on . The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide...
...Toshiba's Global Support Centre. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is turned off. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. The RTC battery charges... when the computer is powered on battery power The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. 124 Mobile Computing Running the computer on . The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide...
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Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can then replace a discharged main battery and continue working. NOTE Battery charge time may also have an optional second battery (not included with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. You can use in the battery charger for more information on the applications, power...
Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can then replace a discharged main battery and continue working. NOTE Battery charge time may also have an optional second battery (not included with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. You can use in the battery charger for more information on the applications, power...
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... a power level setting that you operate your computer on or off. 126 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. HINT: Once the...
... a power level setting that you operate your computer on or off. 126 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. HINT: Once the...
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... computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . If the RTC battery is turned off . 127 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer...
... computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . If the RTC battery is turned off . 127 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer...
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... upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. 128 Mobile Computing Monitoring main...
... upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. 128 Mobile Computing Monitoring main...
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... not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties The remaining battery charge is indicated on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and...
... not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties The remaining battery charge is indicated on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and...
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... at low temperatures. If you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. What to the hard disk before the main battery completely runs out of your remaining charge frequently if you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode ... your open programs and files to do any of these things before shutting down. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of where you were, so that when you turn off ...
... at low temperatures. If you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. What to the hard disk before the main battery completely runs out of your remaining charge frequently if you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode ... your open programs and files to do any of these things before shutting down. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of where you were, so that when you turn off ...
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..., connecting 82 problem solving 227, 228 printing a file 111 problem solving AC power 214 accessing disk drives 205 battery charge does not last 215 battery not charging 214 cannot insert diskette in drive 221 cannot read a diskette 221 changing display properties 218 checking device properties 212 ...computer hangs when PC Card inserted 226 computer will not power up 204 contacting Toshiba 242, 243 corrupted/damaged data files 221...
..., connecting 82 problem solving 227, 228 printing a file 111 problem solving AC power 214 accessing disk drives 205 battery charge does not last 215 battery not charging 214 cannot insert diskette in drive 221 cannot read a diskette 221 changing display properties 218 checking device properties 212 ...computer hangs when PC Card inserted 226 computer will not power up 204 contacting Toshiba 242, 243 corrupted/damaged data files 221...