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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
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... chemicals. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to liquid or moisture can... again until you have taken the computer to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer,...
... chemicals. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to liquid or moisture can... again until you have taken the computer to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer,...
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...guides you turn on page 41. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup ...choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your computer. 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...
...guides you turn on page 41. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup ...choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your computer. 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...
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...a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. Failure to charge the ...socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket...
...a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. Failure to charge the ...socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. 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 used) has been fully inserted into the socket...
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... resulting in serious injury. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The... AC power and battery lights on the side of California to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration...
... resulting in serious injury. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The... AC power and battery lights on the side of California to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration...
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..., or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the power provided ... select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for...
..., or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the power provided ... select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for...
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...screen technology. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display... and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on ...
...screen technology. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display... and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on ...
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... you turn on the computer for the first time, do not 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. Below are examples of some of...
... you turn on the computer for the first time, do not 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. Below are examples of some of...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display ...panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover ...
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display ...panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... the shield plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 20...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... the shield plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 20...
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... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory...
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory...
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... could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery.
... could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery.
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...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes ... than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off. Factors ...
...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes ... than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off. Factors ...
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... command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you were using the Sleep command and the main... battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. ...
... command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you were using the Sleep command and the main... battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. ...
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... settings under the power plan to AC power. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power...
... settings under the power plan to AC power. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power...
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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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
Once 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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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...