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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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..., and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work...contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or ...
..., and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work...contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or ...
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...use external power or to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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 computer. The ... click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to a power source...
...use external power or to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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 computer. The ... click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to a power source...
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... Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample ...in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by...
... Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample ...in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by...
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...a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet... ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...
...a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet... ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...
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... and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press... or push on the display panel and be able to turn on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer. Using the computer for the ...
... and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press... or push on the display panel and be able to turn on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer. Using the computer for the ...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
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...Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113.... 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. The Shut Down menu appears. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the...
...Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113.... 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. The Shut Down menu appears. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the...
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... page 54. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ...
... page 54. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ...
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... 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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of the slot. Checking total memory When you ...
... 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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of the slot. Checking total memory When you ...
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... Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are...
... Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are...
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... 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Getting Started Turning off the computer ...after turning 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...
... 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Getting Started Turning off the computer ...after turning 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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...period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" ...on page 79. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save any open programs and files you left it, including all open documents and programs ...
...period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" ...on page 79. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save any open programs and files you left it, including all open documents and programs ...
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... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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...
... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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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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 ...
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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... Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid 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...
... Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid 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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... peripheral cables are disconnected. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. Moving the computer Before moving your ... settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can customize your computer to suit your battery" on page 116. Refer to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth....
... peripheral cables are disconnected. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. Moving the computer Before moving your ... settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can customize your computer to suit your battery" on page 116. Refer to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth....