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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. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never allow ... AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. Do not turn on the computer...
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never allow ... AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. Do not turn on the computer...
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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 ... and including "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up 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. 5 ... and including "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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... into the socket, to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug...
... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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... into the socket, to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug...
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...level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. 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 ..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ...
...level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. 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 ..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ...
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Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ... period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...hand to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on battery power.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ... period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...hand to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on battery power.
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 ensure that all those features.
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 ensure that all those features.
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... Down menu appears. 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 computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut... the computer's power on page 113. 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 may damage the computer, the module, or both.
... Down menu appears. 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 computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut... the computer's power on page 113. 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 may damage the computer, the module, or both.
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. ...
... page 54. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. ...
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... 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace... 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.
... 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace... 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.
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... available for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you will not be using it for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you turn off your computer when you...
... available for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you will not be using it for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you turn off your computer when you...
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...10070; Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and ... settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
...10070; Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and ... settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
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... shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to the...Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power...
... shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to the...Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power...
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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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... Power Options. 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.
... Power Options. 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.
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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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...the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information...your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 138. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 111. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start...
...the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 116. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information...your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 138. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 111. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start...