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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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.... You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Remove...
.... You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Remove...
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... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set ...'s performance, and then may vary according 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 computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To...
... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set ...'s performance, and then may vary according 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 computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To...
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...provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused 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.... Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of...
...provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused 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.... Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of...
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... it is time to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
... it is time to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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.... When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing ... hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to the right. 2 Lift...
.... When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing ... hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to the right. 2 Lift...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn 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 all those features.
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn 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 all those features.
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... will be lost. 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in...) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113.
... will be lost. 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in...) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113.
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... adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...
... adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. 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 "...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. 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 "...
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.../disc and/or drive. Options for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your work.
.../disc and/or drive. Options for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your work.
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...current state of the computer to hard disk. 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on how to maintain the saved ...
...current state of the computer to hard disk. 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on how to maintain the saved ...
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..."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 time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖...the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut ...
..."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 time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖...the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut ...
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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 ...
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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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
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... to display the actions that you 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...
... to display the actions that you 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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...'s settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can customize your computer to keep your battery" on page 111. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 138. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. Caring for details. 82 Getting Started Customizing your particular requirements.
...'s settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can customize your computer to keep your battery" on page 111. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 138. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. Caring for details. 82 Getting Started Customizing your particular requirements.