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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
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...to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. It could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to spill into any of travel. 38 Getting ...could damage the computer or cause system failure. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can become hot! ...
...to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. It could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to spill into any of travel. 38 Getting ...could damage the computer or cause system failure. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can become hot! ...
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... to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose...
... to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose...
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...cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket...
...cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket...
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... computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours ... charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the...
... computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours ... charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on the usage of the computer, the brightness of ... where it . Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place...
Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on the usage of the computer, the brightness of ... where it . Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series...
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... the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 48 Getting Started... with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113.
... the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 48 Getting Started... with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113.
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...14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely...after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
...14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely...after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
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... a memory module" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
... a memory module" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... you are off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or...
... you are off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or...
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...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Since ...
...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Since ...
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...first. Factors to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off the computer Sleep mode... the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main...
...first. Factors to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off the computer Sleep mode... the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 76 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 76 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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...mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. 82 Getting Started Customizing your particular requirements. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of ...
...mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened...settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. 82 Getting Started Customizing your particular requirements. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of ...