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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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... any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity...
... any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity...
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... external or internal components 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 Setup...Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your software setup choices. To use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to your computer. These components include, but are ...
... external or internal components 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 Setup...Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your software setup choices. To use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to your computer. These components include, but are ...
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... serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always ...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a...
... serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always ...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a...
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... computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first ... the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing ...
... computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first ... the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing ...
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.... Small bright dots may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on... battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift ...
.... Small bright dots may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on... battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift ...
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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 optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. 46...
... 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 optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. 46...
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...Down 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; 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. If you install or remove a memory...
...Down 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; 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. If you install or remove a memory...
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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 ... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should...
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 ... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should...
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...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 ... with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
...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 ... with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
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... are not using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your work. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... are not using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your work. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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.... ❖ 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 the state in which you left it first saves the ...Hibernation 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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep ...
.... ❖ 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 the state in which you left it first saves the ...Hibernation 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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep ...
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...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a ... to your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows®...
...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a ... to your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows®...
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... OK. 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...
... OK. 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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... off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately 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...
... off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately 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 into Sleep mode. To use any of these methods, you first need 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...
... computer into Sleep mode. To use any of these methods, you first need 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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... 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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...particular requirements. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. There are disconnected. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 138. Refer to customize your power usage settings. You may also wish to your operating system documentation or Help ...about taking care of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 116. 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 can customize...
...particular requirements. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. There are disconnected. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 138. Refer to customize your power usage settings. You may also wish to your operating system documentation or Help ...about taking care of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 116. 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 can customize...