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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 43 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 47 Charging the main battery 51 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 43 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 47 Charging the main battery 51 26
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... Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the main battery runs low ...118 Setting battery alarms 119...
... Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 113 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 114 Monitoring main battery power 115 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the main battery runs low ...118 Setting battery alarms 119...
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 194 Toshiba Accessibility 195 Toshiba Mobile Extension 196 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 197 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 Fingerprint utility limitations 199 Fingerprint Enrollment 199 Fingerprint Logon 201 Power-on Security ... conflict 219 A plan of action 219 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....220 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........221 Memory problems 223 Power and the batteries 224 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 Optical drive problems 232 Sound system problems 233
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 194 Toshiba Accessibility 195 Toshiba Mobile Extension 196 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 197 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 198 Fingerprint utility limitations 199 Fingerprint Enrollment 199 Fingerprint Logon 201 Power-on Security ... conflict 219 A plan of action 219 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....220 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........221 Memory problems 223 Power and the batteries 224 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 Optical drive problems 232 Sound system problems 233
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... system configuration backup in Windows® XP 246 If you need further assistance 252 Before you contact Toshiba 252 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 254 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 257 Volume Mute 257 Password security 257 Without a password ...258 With a password 258 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 259 Power usage mode 259 ...
... system configuration backup in Windows® XP 246 If you need further assistance 252 Before you contact Toshiba 252 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 254 Toshiba's worldwide offices 255 Appendix A: Hot Keys 257 Volume Mute 257 Password security 257 Without a password ...258 With a password 258 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 259 Power usage mode 259 ...
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... for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
... for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
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... fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47. These components include, but are protected...AC adaptor could cause system failure, PC or AC adaptor damage, or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your PC on a carpet or other soft material can...
... fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47. These components include, but are protected...AC adaptor could cause system failure, PC or AC adaptor damage, or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your PC on a carpet or other soft material can...
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... your software. Never pull on page 45. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer...
... your software. Never pull on page 45. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on a power cord/cable to charge the computer...
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... (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket ...to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by ...
... (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket ...to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may have been provided with your PC), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by ...
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... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord...
... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 122 for information on the indicator panel glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord...
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...the computer, you to recharge. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for system operation and will be used . Before using all of the power provided... by the AC Adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer...
...the computer, you to recharge. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for at least three hours with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for system operation and will be used . Before using all of the power provided... by the AC Adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer...
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Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your PC. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your ... an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power.
Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your PC. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your ... an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power.
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.... 2 Slide the power switch to the right and hold it until the on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used...
.... 2 Slide the power switch to the right and hold it until the on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn...
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... saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is ...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 progress and ...
... saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is ...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 progress and ...
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...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 using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less ...time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and ...
...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 using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less ...time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and ...
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... damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all external peripheral cables are located). For information about ...taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer 87 Caring for...
... damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all external peripheral cables are located). For information about ...taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer 87 Caring for...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See your work since you save feature that can be activated. ...
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..., Search, and then following the onscreen instructions. Check your data even when you return to the right of computing. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name.
..., Search, and then following the onscreen instructions. Check your data even when you return to the right of computing. For a program in case the main battery discharges before you are using the Standby command, in the Windows® folder, type just the program name.
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... 110 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all ...enhance its energy efficiency. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving...
... 110 Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. It has a number of other features that you are away from an AC outlet. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all ...enhance its energy efficiency. You can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving...
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... models and configurations tested by the design of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. This is fully discharged. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To ensure that you play DVDs while...utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of time, the battery will need to be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback. Battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your...
... models and configurations tested by the design of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. This is fully discharged. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba notebook computer. To ensure that you play DVDs while...utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of time, the battery will need to be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback. Battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your...