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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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.... 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never allow any liquids to spill into any...
.... 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never allow any liquids to spill into any...
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... your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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... guides you through steps to set up your software When you turn on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor.
... your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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... guides you through steps to set up your software When you turn on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor.
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...the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 remove a plug from a ...
...the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 remove a plug from a ...
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... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time 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... turned off for information on page 113 for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices...
... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time 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... turned off for information on page 113 for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices...
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... the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be able ...begin using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not...and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves...
... the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be able ...begin using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not...and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves...
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... guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
... guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
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...B. 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. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. The Shut Down...Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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 , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and...
...B. 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. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. The Shut Down...Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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 , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and...
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... Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... you can now continue 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.
... Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... you can now continue 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.
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory...
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... drive Turning 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 it for turning off the computer...
... drive Turning 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 it for turning off the computer...
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... and configuring Hibernation mode" on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the state 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... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you were using the Shut Down option to maintain the ...
... and configuring Hibernation mode" on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the state 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... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you were using the Shut Down option to maintain the ...
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... save your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where ... you will try to save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up...
... save your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where ... you will try to save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up...
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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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... 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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... 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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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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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... disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Customizing your battery" on page 116. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings....dirt out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to suit your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 138. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your...or display. You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111.
... disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Customizing your battery" on page 116. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings....dirt out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to suit your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 138. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your...or display. You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111.