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...a computer-friendly environment 50 Keeping yourself comfortable 51 Other precautions 55 Setting up your computer 55 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 59 Turning on the computer 60 Opening the display panel 60 Turning on the power 61 Setting up your software 62 Registering your computer... with Toshiba 63 Setting up other devices 63 Turning off the computer 63 Closing the display panel 64 Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices 65 ...
...a computer-friendly environment 50 Keeping yourself comfortable 51 Other precautions 55 Setting up your computer 55 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 59 Turning on the computer 60 Opening the display panel 60 Turning on the power 61 Setting up your software 62 Registering your computer... with Toshiba 63 Setting up other devices 63 Turning off the computer 63 Closing the display panel 64 Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices 65 ...
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... Chapter 5: Mobile Computing 126 Toshiba's energy-saver design 126 Running the computer on battery power 127 Battery Notice 127 Charging the batteries 128 Monitoring battery power 129 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 132 Changing batteries 133 Taking care of your battery 135 Safety precautions 135 Maximizing battery life 136 Disposing of used batteries safely 137 Conserving power...
... Chapter 5: Mobile Computing 126 Toshiba's energy-saver design 126 Running the computer on battery power 127 Battery Notice 127 Charging the batteries 128 Monitoring battery power 129 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 132 Changing batteries 133 Taking care of your battery 135 Safety precautions 135 Maximizing battery life 136 Disposing of used batteries safely 137 Conserving power...
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31 Contents Memory card problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 AccuPoint II problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 Modem problems 202 Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-... DVD operating problems-Windows XP 210 Developing good computing habits 212 If you need further assistance 213 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 214 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 215 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 219 Using your computer for the first time 219 Setting up your software 219...
31 Contents Memory card problems 194 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 AccuPoint II problems 197 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 Modem problems 202 Problems with the DVD-ROM or multi-... DVD operating problems-Windows XP 210 Developing good computing habits 212 If you need further assistance 213 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 214 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 215 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 219 Using your computer for the first time 219 Setting up your software 219...
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32 Contents Restoring your work 227 Running the computer on battery power 228 Powering down the computer 229 Shut down command 229 ...quickly 237 Starting again from Standby 238 Quickly changing your Shut down mode 239 Toshiba Utilities 240 Toshiba Hardware Setup 240 Appendix B: Hot Keys 243 Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors 250 Appendix D: Using ConfigFree™... with your Toshiba Com- puter 251 Getting Started 252 ConfigFree Main Screen 252 Starting ConfigFree 253 Configuring ConfigFree 253...
32 Contents Restoring your work 227 Running the computer on battery power 228 Powering down the computer 229 Shut down command 229 ...quickly 237 Starting again from Standby 238 Quickly changing your Shut down mode 239 Toshiba Utilities 240 Toshiba Hardware Setup 240 Appendix B: Hot Keys 243 Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors 250 Appendix D: Using ConfigFree™... with your Toshiba Com- puter 251 Getting Started 252 ConfigFree Main Screen 252 Starting ConfigFree 253 Configuring ConfigFree 253...
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For further information about using the battery, see "Adding memory" on page 126. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on page 80. For more information, see "Mobile Computing" on page ... Around Finding where everything is not available. Expansion port-Lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is located Underside Hard disk drive cover Battery module Battery module release Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Expansion port...
For further information about using the battery, see "Adding memory" on page 126. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on page 80. For more information, see "Mobile Computing" on page ... Around Finding where everything is not available. Expansion port-Lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is located Underside Hard disk drive cover Battery module Battery module release Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Expansion port...
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...the computer is not running low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to an AC power source. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on the front of your system. System indicator panel lights This panel is fully charged. AC power light-Glows green when the computer... is connected to AC power and the battery is located on page 129. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights 47 Indicator panel lights Two sets of indicator lights, the system ...
...the computer is not running low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to an AC power source. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on the front of your system. System indicator panel lights This panel is fully charged. AC power light-Glows green when the computer... is connected to AC power and the battery is located on page 129. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights 47 Indicator panel lights Two sets of indicator lights, the system ...
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... instead of the letter printed on the top 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 if there is no battery in use. Wireless indicator light-Glows amber to indicate that wireless...
... instead of the letter printed on the top 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 if there is no battery in use. Wireless indicator light-Glows amber to indicate that wireless...
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... a PC Card can damage computer components or cause your computer. Overheating of portability. These components include, but are installed, both can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that has been used extensively. Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it . Getting Started Other precautions 55 Other precautions Your...
... a PC Card can damage computer components or cause your computer. Overheating of portability. These components include, but are installed, both can become hot with a rechargeable battery pack that has been used extensively. Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it . Getting Started Other precautions 55 Other precautions Your...
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To register your computer To use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. After setting up your software" on page 70. ❖ Connect an external monitor. See "Adding .... For more memory. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 65. ❖ Connect a local printer. Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. See "Using external display devices" on page 70. ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 71. ❖ Install PC Cards. 56...
To register your computer To use external power or to charge the battery, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. After setting up your software" on page 70. ❖ Connect an external monitor. See "Adding .... For more memory. See "Connecting a mouse" on page 65. ❖ Connect a local printer. Connecting the AC adapter Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. See "Using external display devices" on page 70. ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 71. ❖ Install PC Cards. 56...
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...plug from the AC power supply. When the AC adapter is off, the See "Troubleshooting Guide" on the AC adapter. Charging time for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed on page 188 for troubleshooting information. If the computer is connected to a live , the system indicator panel's AC... power light ( ) glows green. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it is live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the...
...plug from the AC power supply. When the AC adapter is off, the See "Troubleshooting Guide" on the AC adapter. Charging time for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed on page 188 for troubleshooting information. If the computer is connected to a live , the system indicator panel's AC... power light ( ) glows green. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it is live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel's AC power light ( ) glows green and the...
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...Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Turning on the computer The computer is on, the battery will be longer. If you to turn on your display are also charging a secondary battery housed in about three hours. If the computer is now ready for you are an intrinsic characteristic... fully charge in the Slim SelectBay, charging time will charge in and turned off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to ten hours, provided the computer is manufactured using it ...
...Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Turning on the computer The computer is on, the battery will be longer. If you to turn on your display are also charging a secondary battery housed in about three hours. If the computer is now ready for you are an intrinsic characteristic... fully charge in the Slim SelectBay, charging time will charge in and turned off for more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to ten hours, provided the computer is manufactured using it ...
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... panel, see "System indicator panel lights" on the system indicator panel glows 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 any floppy drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
... panel, see "System indicator panel lights" on the system indicator panel glows 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 any floppy drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the operating...
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...set up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. NOTE If you click No, you are using it may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your computer with Toshiba, click on the desktop icon and follow the on... page 71. Turning off the computer It's generally a good idea to turn off ) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. If you have three options to fully charge the main battery.
...set up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. NOTE If you click No, you are using it may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your computer with Toshiba, click on the desktop icon and follow the on... page 71. Turning off the computer It's generally a good idea to turn off ) to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. If you have three options to fully charge the main battery.
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... can be used as cables, attached to your computer, or to do so may also hot swap a module in your computer's accessories box. ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Removing a module from...
... can be used as cables, attached to your computer, or to do so may also hot swap a module in your computer's accessories box. ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from the Slim SelectBay® NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Removing a module from...
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..." on the hard drive bay cover. 82 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Your Tecra® M1 can also add additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module. Depending upon the original hard drive installed... in your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 Remove the screw on page 63. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Close the display...
..." on the hard drive bay cover. 82 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Your Tecra® M1 can also add additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module. Depending upon the original hard drive installed... in your computer completely using the Shut down . 5 Remove the screw on page 63. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Close the display...
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... in a safe place. 91 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of using goes down and you must restart your files to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all the work...
... in a safe place. 91 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of using goes down and you must restart your files to the hard disk at preset intervals. You will lose all the work...
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... one of the most important aspects of computing. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it . 104 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are working with a document that already has...
... one of the most important aspects of computing. Saving documents is quick and easy, so it is a good idea to get in case the main battery discharges before you return to see if it . 104 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are working with a document that already has...
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... locked. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Locking the computer Caring for your computer 4 Insert...
... locked. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your Ask your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 127. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Locking the computer Caring for your computer 4 Insert...
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... shuts the computer down . Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Use the Turn Off command if you are off...
... shuts the computer down . Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down: ❖ No power is used while the computer is the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Use the Turn Off command if you are off...
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...For more quickly In addition, you can shut down the computer 3 Click OK. Shutting down more information about setting up hibernation "Using Standby" on batteries section, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When ... down the computer by either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on page 122. To use either pressing the power...
...For more quickly In addition, you can shut down the computer 3 Click OK. Shutting down more information about setting up hibernation "Using Standby" on batteries section, click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When ... down the computer by either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Management utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on page 122. To use either pressing the power...