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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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... contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. You should accidentally... Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
... contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. You should accidentally... Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
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... include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name ... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or...
... include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name ... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or...
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... confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, to...
... confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, to...
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... power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue ...
... power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue ...
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Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using ...the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using ...the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
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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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide.
... 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide.
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... and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the...
... and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the...
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... the slot 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 the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... the slot 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 the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory...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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory...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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
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... your computer in -use light are using it for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you to fully charge the main battery. It is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you...
... your computer in -use light are using it for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you to fully charge the main battery. It is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you...
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... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the...so that when you turn off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the...so that when you turn off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down commands. ❖ When starting up...Hibernation mode. For information on page 79. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep...
...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down commands. ❖ When starting up...Hibernation mode. For information on page 79. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep...
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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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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... computer to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To use any 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...
... computer to sleep, select the desired amount of these methods, you first need to be customized. To use any 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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... for the options you want the computer to go 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...
... for the options you want the computer to go 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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..." on page 138. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to suit your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing... cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Closing the display panel After you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening...
..." on page 138. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to suit your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing... cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Closing the display panel After you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening...