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Contents Introduction 38 This guide 39 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
Contents Introduction 38 This guide 39 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 46 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 52 28
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... Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Using additional batteries 123 Charging the batteries 123 Charging the main battery 124 Charging the RTC battery 125 Monitoring battery power 126 Determining remaining battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Conserving battery power 128 Setting a power...
... Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Using additional batteries 123 Charging the batteries 123 Charging the main battery 124 Charging the RTC battery 125 Monitoring battery power 126 Determining remaining battery power 127 What to do when the battery runs low 127 Conserving battery power 128 Setting a power...
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... conflict 224 A plan of action 224 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....225 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........226 Memory problems 228 Power and the batteries 229 Keyboard problems 231 Display problems 232 Disk drive problems 234 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...237 Sound system problems 238 PC Card... problems 247 Develop good computing habits 250 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 251 If you need further assistance 257 Before you contact Toshiba 257
... conflict 224 A plan of action 224 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....225 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........226 Memory problems 228 Power and the batteries 229 Keyboard problems 231 Display problems 232 Disk drive problems 234 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...237 Sound system problems 238 PC Card... problems 247 Develop good computing habits 250 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 251 If you need further assistance 257 Before you contact Toshiba 257
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...air conditioner vents or heaters ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, ...water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately...
...air conditioner vents or heaters ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, ...water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately...
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... external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer...Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before you should not have any accessories or third-party devices attached. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to a power source" on page 49. Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which...
... external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery, you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer...Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before you should not have any accessories or third-party devices attached. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to a power source" on page 49. Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which...
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Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to follow this instruction may damage the ...
Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter cord to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to follow this instruction may damage the ...
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... may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is off (no illumination) when the computer is connected to an external power source... on page 126. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. For information on determining battery power see "Monitoring battery power" on the back of the computer.
... may cause an electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of electric shock. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is off (no illumination) when the computer is connected to an external power source... on page 126. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. For information on determining battery power see "Monitoring battery power" on the back of the computer.
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... glows green. For more information about installing or removing the battery see "Changing the battery" on page 132. This indicates that the battery is completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the ... display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer. Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel 1 Press and ...
... glows green. For more information about installing or removing the battery see "Changing the battery" on page 132. This indicates that the battery is completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must first charge it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the ... display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer. Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel 1 Press and ...
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... in tablet mode" on page 265. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode you turn on battery power. Your selected model may not be dimmer when the computer is operated on your computer in this guide. For more information see "Using your...
... in tablet mode" on page 265. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode you turn on battery power. Your selected model may not be dimmer when the computer is operated on your computer in this guide. For more information see "Using your...
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... first time, do not turn off light on the computer you should not have any drive is properly connected to use AC power rather than battery power), make sure the AC adapter is in use and result in use . To turn on the computer: 1 If you plan to your computer: Sample...
... first time, do not turn off light on the computer you should not have any drive is properly connected to use AC power rather than battery power), make sure the AC adapter is in use and result in use . To turn on the computer: 1 If you plan to your computer: Sample...
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... the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Before you may cause damage to the screen. 5 Turn the computer upside down, remove the battery, and locate the expansion memory cover to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. Setting the computer down on the display may have connected...
... the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Before you may cause damage to the screen. 5 Turn the computer upside down, remove the battery, and locate the expansion memory cover to the computer, including the AC adapter cord/cable. Setting the computer down on the display may have connected...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change from primary landscape to fully charge the battery. Press the Cross-Functional button to make your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you will ... where you use the Cross-Functional button/Cross Menu utility to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the screen. When the battery light glows green, the battery is set to toggle between display resolutions. You can change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display...
TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change from primary landscape to fully charge the battery. Press the Cross-Functional button to make your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you will ... where you use the Cross-Functional button/Cross Menu utility to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the screen. When the battery light glows green, the battery is set to toggle between display resolutions. You can change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display...
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... set, the computer will beep to notify you have an action feature set, the computer will perform that action (Nothing, Stand By, Hibernate). See "Setting battery alarms" on page 130. ❖ If you that it is still on, one of the computer. Closing the display panel When you are not connected...
... set, the computer will beep to notify you have an action feature set, the computer will perform that action (Nothing, Stand By, Hibernate). See "Setting battery alarms" on page 130. ❖ If you that it is still on, one of the computer. Closing the display panel When you are not connected...
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...Started Caring for more than a few hours at a time. It takes much longer to charge the battery with the computer off for your computer For more information see "Running the computer on battery power" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that... power required for your computer is on page 116. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 122. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is using all of the power provided by...
...Started Caring for more than a few hours at a time. It takes much longer to charge the battery with the computer off for your computer For more information see "Running the computer on battery power" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that... power required for your computer is on page 116. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 122. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. It takes several hours to charge the battery while the computer is using all of the power provided by...
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... and you must restart your computer, or your file to warn you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 130. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset...
... and you must restart your computer, or your file to warn you when the battery is running low. Your work frequently. Your computer can turn on page 130. See "Setting battery alarms" on . This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you can be configured to the hard disk at preset...
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... every 15 minutes. Creating your information will be lost. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to warn you when the battery is assumed to be configured to the file name that saves documents at regular intervals, such as being created in the program with an...a particular format. Your computer can be a Microsoft® Word file. HINT: To make another copy of ".doc" is running low. See "Using battery alarms" on page 130. Always save your programs' documentation to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your data even when you are using the...
... every 15 minutes. Creating your information will be lost. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to warn you when the battery is assumed to be configured to the file name that saves documents at regular intervals, such as being created in the program with an...a particular format. Your computer can be a Microsoft® Word file. HINT: To make another copy of ".doc" is running low. See "Using battery alarms" on page 130. Always save your programs' documentation to the hard disk drive or a diskette. Check your data even when you are using the...
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This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Use it when you are connected to system settings. The Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition operating system ...
This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up the computer. Use it when you are connected to system settings. The Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition operating system ...
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...to the state in which you left it , and opens all the programs and files you left in standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby stores the current state of from memory. Since Hibernation does not require power to start up than the Standby option, because ...Restoring information from the hard disk instead of the computer in hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in standby mode for an ...
...to the state in which you left it , and opens all the programs and files you left in standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. Standby stores the current state of from memory. Since Hibernation does not require power to start up than the Standby option, because ...Restoring information from the hard disk instead of the computer in hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than restoring it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in standby mode for an ...
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Sample Turn off computer window appears. 110 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer as.... ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to save your unsaved information will be lost. If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Be sure to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you power ...
Sample Turn off computer window appears. 110 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off, Shut down If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer as.... ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to save your unsaved information will be lost. If you were using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your work often. Be sure to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you power ...
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... appears. Starting again from Hibernation Use these instructions to restart the computer when you close the display panel. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the lid Set this option to green. Using Standby mode If you were previously using the Stand By command...
... appears. Starting again from Hibernation Use these instructions to restart the computer when you close the display panel. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the lid Set this option to green. Using Standby mode If you were previously using the Stand By command...