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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual 105, Monitoring main battery power

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HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light () with the on/off light ().

When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Standby command).

Power button

	System Indicator Lights
	AC power light
	On/off light	Bridge Media
	Battery light	Bridge Media
	Battery light	Adapter light
	Hard disk drive light

(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations

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Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual 105, Monitoring main battery power, Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations

Contents

GMAD00134010 06/07 Tecra M8 Series User’s GuideProtection of Stored Data Model Tecra M8 SeriesFCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Critical ApplicationsFCC requirements Industry Canada RequirementIf Problems Arise Telephone Company ProceduresDisconnection Fax BrandingInstructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Alarm EquipmentWireless LAN and Your Health Wireless InteroperabilityCanada Industry Canada IC Regulatory InformationVcci Class B Information EU Declaration of ConformityModem Warning Notice Using this Equipment in JapanConformity Statement Taiwan4DSOF4 Device AuthorizationJapan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Radio Approvals for Wireless DevicesBelgië European Community Countries Peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode Venezuela Venezuela Vietnam USA Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union EU and EftaCanada Industry Canada IC Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1 Device AuthorizationOptical Drive Safety Instructions CopyrightLocation of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information TrademarksContents Connecting an optional external diskette drive Learning the Basics Mobile Computing Utilities Preset Power Profiles Appendix a Hot Keys Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your May apply During the product design approval processVisit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com This guideOther icons used Safety iconsOther documentation Service optionsCreating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to workKeeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any objectNever block the air vents Setting up your computer Setting up your softwareSetting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Network settingsSample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power sourceConnecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main batteryOpening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSample Illustration Opening the display panel Slowly open or close the display panelYour computer’s features and specifications Turning on the powerSample Illustration System icons Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Turning on the powerInstalling a memory module Adding memory optionalClick Turn Off or Shut Down Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot coverAnother, you must remove the top module first before Removing/installing the bottom moduleSample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Removing a memory moduleTry again Checking total memoryCreating Recovery CDs/DVDs Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesHard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovery media for your systemSample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partitionSelect Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screenSample Image Erase the hard disk screen Erasing the hard diskRecovering the C partition with a user specified size Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitionsSelect Recover to a custom size partition Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Sample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screenYour selections Recovering the C partition of the HDD only Click Disk Management Checking the HDD operating statusInstalling drivers and applications Using the TouchPadUsing the TouchPad DirectionConnecting an external monitor or projector Using external display devicesScrolling with the TouchPad Control buttonsDirecting the display output when you turn on the computer Turned onSample Image Display options window Using a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting a printer Adjusting the quality of the external displayConnecting a printer Setting up a printerFollowing procedure Sample Image Add Printer WizardConnecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveTurning off the computer Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette driveOptions for turning off the computer Hibernation modeTurn Off or Shut Down Turning off the computerStandby mode Turn Off Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commandsShut Down Turning off the computer more quicklyWhen I press the power button Sample Image Setup action settings screenWhen I close the lid Restarting your computerUsing and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode optionsThese options are set separately for how they operate while Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby modeConfiguring Standby mode options Customizing your computer’s settings Starting again from Standby modeClosing the display panel Using a computer lock Cleaning the computerCaring for your computer Moving the computerSample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Caring for your computerComputing tips Learning the BasicsNew icon positions may be lost Computing tipsCharacter keys Using the keyboardMaking your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Sample Illustration KeyboardCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Using the keyboardFunction keys Special Windows keysUsing the overlay for cursor control Using the overlay to type numeric dataOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlayStarting a program from the Start menu Starting a programStarting a program from Windows Explorer Click Accessories Click Windows ExplorerStarting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your workSaving your work Sample Image Run dialog boxSample Image Save As dialog box Saving filesPrinting your work Using a file extensionFile names Printing your workSample Image Print dialog box Backing up your workUsing the optical drive Using the optical driveRestoring your work Optical drive components Inserting a compact discSample Illustration Optical drive Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extendedOr Hibernation mode Playing an audio CDSample Image Windows Media Player screen Creating a CD/DVD Playing optical mediaRemoving a disc with the computer off Removing a disc with the computer onToshiba’s online resources Caring for CD or DVD discsToshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Mobile ComputingBattery Notice Running the computer on battery powerPower management Running the computer on battery power101 Charging the main battery Using additional batteries102 Charging batteriesCharging the RTC battery Charges when the computer is powered on103 Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations105 What to do when the main battery runs low Determining remaining battery powerSetting battery alarms Conserving battery power107 Sample Image Toshiba Power Saver Properties window Power ProfilesChanging the main battery Using a hot key to set the Power ProfileSample Image Power Profile pop-up window Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computerSample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 110Sample Illustration Removing the battery Inserting a charged batterySample Illustration Inserting the battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock112 Safety precautions Taking care of your batteryMaintaining your battery Taking care of your battery114 Disposing of used batteries 115Traveling tips 116Traveling tips CapabilityExploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s FeaturesFinding your way around the desktop 118Icons Exploring the desktop119 Contents appearsStart button TaskbarSetting up for communications Setting up for communications120 Determining the COM port121 Connecting a modem to a telephone lineAccessing a network Connecting your computer to a network122 Residences or officesSetting up the connection How to disable the Ethernet LAN port123 Using Wireless LAN connectivity An overview of using the InternetInternet Will be litConnecting to the Internet Internet Service Providers125 World Wide WebAn overview of using the Internet Internet features126 Surfing the InternetUsing a microphone Exploring audio features127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the InternetUsing external speakers or headphones Volume ControlYou can only record 60 seconds at a time 129 Using PC CardsWeb Cam Inserting a PC CardSystem services are using the card Removing a PC CardSample Illustration Inserting a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using an ExpressCardUsing an ExpressCard 131Removing an ExpressCard 132Sample Illustration Inserting an ExpressCard Sample Illustration Removing an ExpressCard133 Using the Bridge Media Adapter SlotInserting memory media Windows operating systemUsing the i.LINK port Removing memory mediaSample Illustration Removing memory media Utilities Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Toshiba AssistSample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab ConnectSample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab SecureSample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Protect & FixSample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab OptimizeToshiba Application Installer Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer screenSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Using an instant password Setting passwordsUsing a supervisor password Use an instant passwordSetting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password iconSample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Using a user password Deleting a supervisor passwordSetting a user password Select RegisteredClick the Hardware Settings icon Deleting a user passwordSample Image Toshiba Password Utility window Click the Hardware Settings icon Select Not RegisteredToshiba PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool windowCategories Sample Image Toshiba HDD Protection Properties window Toshiba HDD Protection UtilityToshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility Sample Image Toshiba SD Memory Card Format screenQuick Format Full Format Toshiba Power Saver Preset Power Profiles Quickly creating a new power profileCustomizing a power profile Sample Image Mouse Properties screen Mouse UtilityToshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Zooming Utility Immediately after pressing the power buttonSample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Sample Image Toshiba Button Controls screen Toshiba Button ControlsSample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic SilencerToshiba Accessibility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility windowCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint Enrollment Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samplesImproves the security of your software Power-on Security Enabling Power-on SecurityFingerprint Logon Fingerprint Management SettingsControl Center Sample Image Main Fingerprint Control Center WindowFingerprints SettingsHelp AboutElevate Administrative Privileges for User Password BankBiomenu Registering a new Web page or dialog Replaying a registered Web page or dialogSelect Registered Sites Replaying a registered dialog Replaying registrations with multiple formsEditing an existing registration Select RegistrationsDeleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint DataCare and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader Fingerprint reader limitationsYour program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix170 Problems that are easy to fixYour program performs an illegal operation Click Start, Turn off computerProblems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer171 AC power light is blinking Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message173 Using Startup options to fix problemsWindows operating system is not working Windows operating system is not workingDisplay different versions of Safe mode Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typedResolving a hardware conflict 175Windows operating system can help you Plan of action176 Direct Memory AccessResolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel177 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerResolving conflicts Disabling a device178 Checking device propertiesClick Troubleshoot Power and the batteries Memory problems179 Click Start, Turn off computer Click Turn Off180 Display problems Keyboard problems181 Keyboard produces unexpected characters182 Screen does not look rightBuilt-in screen flickers Disk drive problems Error-checking183 184 This feature is not available for optical drivesYour hard disk seems very slow Your data files are damaged or corruptedYou cannot access a disc in the drive Optical drive problems185 Drive cannot read a disketteSound system problems PC Card problems186 Resolving PC Card problems PC Card checklist187 Card Information StructurePC Card error occurs Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card188 System does not recognize your PC CardExpressCard problems ExpressCard checklist189 Computer stops working hangs when you insert an ExpressCard Resolving ExpressCard problems190 Double-click the ExpressCard adapterAn ExpressCard error occurs Printer problems191 System does not recognize your ExpressCard192 Modem problemsPrinter will not print what you see on the screen Modem will not receive or transmit properly193 Wireless networking problemsSpecial considerations for the Windows operating system 194195 DVD operating problems196 DVD operating problemsJumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window DVD titles, games, or applications appear distortedSave your work frequently Develop good computing habits198 Saving system configuration with Restore PointsDevelop good computing habits Read the user’s guides199 200 201 General tips for installing hardware and software202 If you need further assistanceBefore you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact204 Toshiba’s worldwide officesToshiba’s worldwide offices United States Rest of Europe 205Volume Mute Password securityWithout a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged With a passwordClick the On resume, password protected check box Click Start, Control Panel, and then Appearances and ThemesStandby mode Power profilePower profile 208Sample Image Hibernation confirmation box 209Display brightness Display modesZooming applications in/out Disabling or enabling the TouchPadSpace bar Keyboard hot keysAustraliaEurope USA and CanadaOnline Help Bluetooth is available on your system215 Starting ConfigFreeGetting Started Getting StartedSample Image ConfigFree Launcher Sample Image ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting216 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree UtilitiesSample Image ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view 217218 Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screenSample Image Viewing device information 219 Search for Wireless DevicesSample Image Viewing Wi-Fidevices Creating a new wireless connectionLauncher Center of the map as well221 Settings screenTransferring files using Bluetooth Creating a detected device wireless connectionSample Image Viewing Bluetooth devices 222Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Sample Image Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device iconSample Image Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 223Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Profile SettingsDevice will occur automatically Sample Image Add Profile screen 225226 ConfigFree SummitSample Image Expanded Add Profile screen For different networking environmentsSample Image Inviting users to Summit meeting 227Sample Image Sharing a file with one user Other userWho can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample Image Sharing a file with all usersSummit from working Using ConfigFree SummitToshiba Wireless Projector 230Quick Connect Direct Link Toshiba Device 231Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic SwitchSample Image Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occursOne wireless LAN device can be used Semi-Automatic Switch FeatureSelect the Auto Switch Ssid tab Windows, you can switch to the profile for that locationBps Acronyms235 Terms Boot disk See system disk CPU See central processing unit CPU Disable To turn a computer option off. See also enable Driver See device driver Software Internal device See device Local area network See LAN MS-DOS prompt See system promptMusical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette See color palette 245 RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can beTFT display See active-matrix display 247 Index Index External diskette drive connecting Index Port COM 120 Ethernet LAN 123 RGB Power Starting up the computer from Shut down 75 from Standby Using a file extension 90 Utilities Power Saver