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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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Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your ... to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your ... to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
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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 your background and then click Next. 5 ... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you can use it. To use external power or to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you must complete all...
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 your background and then click Next. 5 ... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you can use it. To use external power or to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you must complete all...
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...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power ...confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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 ...
...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power ...confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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 ...
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...during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation ... to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ...
...during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation ... to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ...
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...panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Using the computer for the first time ...The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the...depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
...panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Using the computer for the first time ...The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the...depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the...
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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 those features.
... 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 those features.
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... two memory modules. 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. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and ...
... two memory modules. 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. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and ...
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... into 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. 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 . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into ...
... into 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. 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 . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into ...
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... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory... remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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.
... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory... remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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.
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... for a while. You must turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is a good idea to turn off ) 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 the first time...
... for a while. You must turn off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is a good idea to turn off ) 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 the first time...
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... 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 open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it... off . 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 . Getting Started...
... 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 open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it... off . 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 . Getting Started...
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...sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main... or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode....
...sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main... or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode....
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... appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. Once the computer is running 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...
... appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. Once the computer is running 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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80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
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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 ...
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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See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 111. If you place the computer in which you were using. You may also wish to clean the computer. ... can customize your computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk ...
See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 111. If you place the computer in which you were using. You may also wish to clean the computer. ... can customize your computer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk ...