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    							User’s Manual5-3
    The Keyboard
    Press FN+F10 or FN+F11 to access the computers integrated keypad. 
    When activated, the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become 
    either numeric keypad keys (FN+F11) or cursor control keys (FN+F10). 
    Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more 
    information on how to operate these keys, taking care to note that the 
    power on default for both settings is off.
    Press FN+F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power 
    on default is off.
    Press FN+ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard’s 
    numeric keypad.
    Hot keys
    Hot keys (pressing FN+ a function or ESC key) let you enable or disable 
    certain features of the computer.
    Mute: Pressing FN+ESC turns the volume on and off.
    Lock: Pressing FN+F1 enters Lock computer mode. To restore your 
    desktop, you need to log on again.
    Power Plan: Pressing FN+F2 changes the power settings.
    Standby: Pressing FN+F3 switches the system to Standby mode. 
    						
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    The Keyboard
    Hibernate: Pressing FN+F4 switches the system to Hibernation mode.
    Output: Pressing FN+F5 changes the active display device.
    Brightness (Down): Pressing FN+F6 decreases the computers display 
    panel brightness in individual steps.
    Brightness (Up): Pressing FN+F7 increases the computers display 
    panel brightness in individual steps.
    Wireless: Pressing FN+F8 switches the active wireless devices.
    Touch Pad: Pressing FN+F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function.
    Zoom: Pressing FN+Space changes the display resolution.
    ■If no wireless communication device is installed, no dialog box will 
    appear.
    ■This hot key is available only when the wireless communication is set 
    to enabled in BIOS Setup or HW Setup. 
    						
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    The Keyboard
    TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN+1 reduces the icon 
    size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application 
    windows.
    TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN+2 enlarges the icon 
    size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application 
    windows.
    Volume down: Pressing FN+3 to decrease the volume in increment.
    Volume up: Pressing FN+4 to increase the volume in increment.
    FN Sticky key
    You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky, 
    that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an F Number 
    key. To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility, click Start  All 
    Programs TOSHIBA  Utilities  Accessibility.
    Windows special keys
    The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows: 
    Windows Start Button activates the Start menu and the other, the 
    application key, has the same function as the secondary mouse button.
    This key activates the Windows Start menu.
    This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.  
    						
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    The Keyboard
    Keypad overlay
    Your computers keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but 
    includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one - this is located 
    in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at 
    their front edge. The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric 
    keypad on a standard 104/105-key enhanced keyboard.
    Turning on the overlays
    The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor 
    and page control.
    Arrow mode
    To turn on Arrow Mode, press FN+F10 - the Arrow mode indicator lights 
    and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the 
    keys. You are able to press FN+F10 again to turn off this overlay function.
    Numeric mode
    To turn on Numeric Mode, press FN+F11 - the Numeric Mode indicator 
    lights and you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys. 
    You are able to press FN+F11 again to turn off this overlay function.
    The numeric keypad overlay 
    						
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    The Keyboard
    Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
    While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard 
    functions without having to turn the overlay off:
    1. Hold FN and press any other key - this key will operate as if the overlay 
    were off.
    2. Type upper-case characters by holding FN+SHIFT and pressing a 
    character key.
    3. Release FN to continue using the selected overlay function.
    Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
    While using the normal keyboard function, you can temporarily use the 
    keypad overlay without having to turn it on:
    1. Press and hold down FN.
    2. Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the FN key will turn on the 
    most recently used overlay function - if the Numeric Mode indicator 
    lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry, while if the Arrow Mode 
    indicator lights, you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 
    function.
    3. Release FN to return to normal keyboard operation.
    Temporarily changing modes
    If the computer is in Numeric Mode, you can switch temporarily to Arrow 
    Mode by pressing a SHIFT key, while if it is in Arrow Mode, you can switch 
    temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a SHIFT key.
    Generating ASCII characters
    Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard 
    operation, but you are able to generate these characters using their specific 
    ASCII codes.
    With the overlay on:
    1. Hold down ALT.
    2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code of the character you 
    require.
    3. Release ALT - the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.
    With the overlay off:
    1. Hold down ALT+FN.
    2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code of the character you 
    require.
    3. Release ALT+FN - the ASCII character will appear on the display 
    screen. 
    						
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    Power and Power-up Modes
    Chapter 6
    Power and Power-up Modes
    The computers power resources include the AC adaptor and internal 
    batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of 
    these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving 
    battery power, and power-up modes.
    Power conditions
    The computers operating capability and battery charge status are affected 
    by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is 
    connected, whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is 
    for that battery.
    Power onPower off (no operation)
    AC adaptor 
    connectedBattery fully 
    charged• Operates
    • LED: Battery green and 
    solid on
    • DC IN green• LED: Battery green and 
    solid on
    • DC IN green
    Battery partially 
    charged or no 
    charge• Operates
    • Charge
    • LED: Battery amber and 
    solid on
    • DC IN green• Charge
    • LED: Battery amber and 
    solid on
    • DC IN green
    No battery 
    installed • Operates 
    • No charge
    • LED: Battery off
    • DC IN green• No charge
    • LED: Battery off
    • DC IN green 
    						
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    Power and Power-up Modes
    Table 6-1 Power conditions
    Power indicators
    As shown in the below table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators on 
    the system indicator alert you to the computer’s operating capability and 
    battery charge status.
    Battery indicator
    Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack - 
    the following indicator conditions should be noted:
    AC adaptor 
    not 
    connectedBattery charge 
    is above low 
    battery trigger 
    point• Operates
    • LED: Battery off
    • DC IN off
    Battery charge 
    is below low 
    battery trigger 
    point• Operates
    • LED: Battery amber and 
    blinking
    •  DC IN off
    Battery charge 
    is exhaustedComputer goes into 
    Standby Mode and shuts 
    down
    No battery 
    installed• Cannot operate
    • LED: Battery off
    • DC IN
     off
    Power onPower off (no operation)
    Blinking amberThe battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must 
    be connected in order to recharge the battery.
    AmberIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the 
    battery is charging.
    GreenIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the 
    battery is fully charged.
    No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does 
    not light.
    If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge 
    will stop and the Battery indicator will go out. When the battery packs 
    temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this process 
    will occur regardless of whether the computers power is on or off. 
    						
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    Power and Power-up Modes
    DC IN indicator
    Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC 
    adaptor connected - the following indicator conditions should be noted:
    Power indicator
    Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer - 
    the following indicator conditions should be noted:
    Battery types
    The computer has two different types of batteries:
    ■Battery pack 
    ■Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
    Battery pack
    When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computers main power source 
    is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as 
    the battery. You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of 
    the computer away from an AC power source although you should not 
    change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected.
    Before you remove the battery pack, save your data and shut down the 
    computer, or place the computer into Hibernation Mode. Please be aware 
    that, when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode, the contents of 
    memory will be saved to the hard disk drive, although for safety sake, it is 
    best to also save your data manually.
    GreenIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and is 
    correctly supplying power to the computer.
    No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does 
    not light.
    GreenIndicates power is being supplied to the 
    computer and the computer is turned on.
    Blinking amberIndicates that the computer is in Standby Mode 
    and that there is sufficient power available (AC 
    adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition. In 
    Standby Mode, this indicator will turn on for two 
    seconds and off for one second.
    No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does 
    not light. 
    						
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    Power and Power-up Modes
    Real Time Clock battery
    The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real 
    time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system 
    configuration while the computer is turned off. If the RTC battery becomes 
    completely discharged, the system will lose this information and the real 
    time clock and calendar will stop working - in this instance the following 
    message will be displayed when you turn on the power:
    When this error appears, the following action is recommended.
    1. Connect the AC adaptor and let the battery charge for 24-hours.
    2. Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu.
    3. Set correct time and date.
    ■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. Use only batteries 
    recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.
    ■Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby 
    Mode. In this mode data is stored in memory, so if the computer loses 
    power, it will be lost.
    ■Battery type (depending on the model you purchased)
    ■The availability of this battery is dependent on the model you 
    purchased. 
    S
    ERROR 0271: Check date and time settings.
    WARNING 0251: System CMOS checksum bad - 
    Default configuration used.
    Press  to resume,  to Setup.
    The computers RTC battery is a lithium battery and should be replaced 
    only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery 
    can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. 
    Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
    If you still see the error message after performing the above actions, 
    please contact your TOSHIBA service representative. 
    						
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    Power and Power-up Modes
    Care and use of the battery pack
    The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and, as such, 
    taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery 
    power as well as deliver a longer life for your battery pack. The instructions 
    detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operation and maximum 
    performance.
    Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for 
    detailed precautions and handling instructions.
    ■Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before 
    attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could 
    generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture.
    ■Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause 
    injury.
    ■The battery pack is lithium ion battery, which can explode if not 
    replaced, used, handled or disposed of properly. Dispose of the battery 
    as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries 
    recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.
    ■Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 
    and 35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, 
    battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might 
    be shortened.
    ■Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the 
    power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Never remove the battery 
    pack while the computer is in Standby Mode. Data will be lost.
    Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is 
    enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable the 
    Wake-up on LAN function. 
    						
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