User manual TOSHIBA 2670

[. . . ] TOSHIBA Model U S E R ' S M A N UA L 2 6 70 / 2 710 S e r i e s R Copyright © 2000 by Toshiba Corporation. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Toshiba Satellite 2670/2710 Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition January 2000 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. [. . . ] Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced. You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source. This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack. Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery, follow the steps below. When handling battery packs, be careful not to short circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost. It is a good idea to save your data before shutting down the computer in Standby mode. Turn the computer upside down. 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes User's Manual 5. Slide the battery latch to the right, then pull the battery cover slightly forward and lift it out. Releasing the battery cover 6. Push the latches to the outside and lift out the battery pack. Removing the battery pack For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to your Toshiba dealer. User's Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6-9 Installing the battery pack To install a battery, follow the steps below. The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Hold the battery so that the label faces down and the connectors on the battery face the connectors on the computer. Lay the battery in the cover and make sure it is secured by the latches. Inserting the battery pack 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes User's Manual 5. Make sure the battery latch is set to the open position, then align the back edge of the cover with the icon and gently press down and back. Slide the battery latch into place to secure the battery pack. Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password If you registered a password as supervisor or user, you must enter it to start the computer. For more information about how to set a password and make a password service diskette, refer to the Password security section in Chapter 7, Setup and Password Security. Normal startup To start up the computer with the password, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started, and the following message appears: Password = At this point, the hotkeys Fn + F1 to F5 do not work. Hotkeys Fn + Esc also do not work. User's Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 6-11 2. The computer displays the message below while it starts up. Valid password entered, system is now starting up. If you have set a password and the computer starts up by Windows Scheduled Tasks when Hibernation is on, the computer will start with the instant security function enabled. [. . . ] terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/output. A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage. U USB: The Universal Serial Bus is a way to connect up to 127 devices through one connector. A new development in 1997, this offers significantly improved ease of use and reliability than earlier expansion methods. V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer. W Warm dock/undock: Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended. [. . . ]