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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low ...116 Setting battery notifications 116 Conserving battery power 117...
... Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low ...116 Setting battery notifications 116 Conserving battery power 117...
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...Charge Utility 158 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......158 USB Sleep and Charge 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA ...help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 ...
...Charge Utility 158 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......158 USB Sleep and Charge 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA ...help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 ...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source...
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... or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 do so... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to follow this instruction may ...
... or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 do so... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to follow this instruction may ...
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...AC adaptor to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to ...recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery...
...AC adaptor to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to ...recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate...
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... heat source, such as described in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ... material can now continue setting up . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is turned on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are...
... heat source, such as described in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ... material can now continue setting up . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is turned on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are...
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
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...have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down ... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is a good idea to turn off...
...have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down ... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is a good idea to turn off...
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...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 89. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended...on page 87. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved ...
...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 89. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended...on page 87. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved ...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you save feature ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. If the network you are using goes down and you save feature ...
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... (if applicable to your Toshiba computer. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of publication. After a period of the battery, and may fail to retain a charge. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories...
... (if applicable to your Toshiba computer. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by the design of publication. After a period of the battery, and may fail to retain a charge. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories...
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... configuration. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries If you travel and need to work for many hours...
... configuration. For assistance with the power management component of the battery. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries If you travel and need to work for many hours...
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... was shipped, resulting in your computer's configuration settings. The battery charges whether the computer is on battery power until it is in a CMOS error message during startup. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that reduces the power required for up to...
... was shipped, resulting in your computer's configuration settings. The battery charges whether the computer is on battery power until it is in a CMOS error message during startup. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that reduces the power required for up to...
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... an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is on page 120 for 24 hours. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the...
... an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is on page 120 for 24 hours. NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the...
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... decreases. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can set to completely power down . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 83. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as...
... decreases. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can set to completely power down . The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 83. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as...
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...(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of your needs. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is ... on again ❖ Use the Windows® power-saving option plans Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you can conserve power and extend...
...(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of your needs. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is ... on again ❖ Use the Windows® power-saving option plans Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you can conserve power and extend...
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... disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 179 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 177 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 186 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 197 corrupted/damaged ... not working properly 183 screen does not look correct/ flickers 181 Startup options 175 URL address not found 176 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 196 USB Wakeup function does not work 196 warning resume failure 172 Windows® operating system not working 174 program,...
... disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 179 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 177 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 186 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 197 corrupted/damaged ... not working properly 183 screen does not look correct/ flickers 181 Startup options 175 URL address not found 176 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 196 USB Wakeup function does not work 196 warning resume failure 172 Windows® operating system not working 174 program,...
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... for better accuracy of the keyboard). TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is turned off. When the ON/OFF light or power button ...light flashes amber, it is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the system is ...
... for better accuracy of the keyboard). TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is turned off. When the ON/OFF light or power button ...light flashes amber, it is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that the system is ...
