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Contents Introduction 31 This guide 32 Safety icons 32 Other icons used 33 Other documentation 33 Service options 33 Chapter 1: Getting Started 34 Selecting a place to work 34 Creating a computer-friendly environment........34 Keeping yourself comfortable 35 Precautions 35 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 36 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 24
Contents Introduction 31 This guide 32 Safety icons 32 Other icons used 33 Other documentation 33 Service options 33 Chapter 1: Getting Started 34 Selecting a place to work 34 Creating a computer-friendly environment........34 Keeping yourself comfortable 35 Precautions 35 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 36 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 24
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... Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97 Using additional batteries 97 Charging batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring main battery power 99 Determining remaining battery power 101 What to do when the main battery runs low ...101 Setting battery notifications 102...
... Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97 Using additional batteries 97 Charging batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring main battery power 99 Determining remaining battery power 101 What to do when the main battery runs low ...101 Setting battery notifications 102...
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...help you 156 Resolving a hardware conflict 156 A plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
...help you 156 Resolving a hardware conflict 156 A plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
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...tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket...of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...
...tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket...of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software" on page 39. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use it. To use external power or to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software" on page 39. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use it. To use external power or to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer...
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...AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a ...
...AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a ...
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... be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer. To charge the...
... be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer. To charge the...
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... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it. 42 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it. 42 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
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... of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ... turn 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 may not be able to all the features and icons described in this guide...
... of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate all of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ... turn 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 may not be able to all the features and icons described in this guide...
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... the computer" on page 106. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot...
... the computer" on page 106. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot...
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... memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 45 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer.... 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly ...
... memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 45 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer.... 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly ...
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...at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart .... Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing...
...at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart .... Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing...
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... (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off) 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 a while. You must turn...
... (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off) 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 a while. You must turn...
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...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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not... turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left off. If you were using the Shut down...
...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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not... turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left off. If you were using the Shut down...
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... 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 Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down the...operating system may save your unsaved information will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you will lose data if the main...
... 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 Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down the...operating system may save your unsaved information will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you will lose data if the main...
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... settings. NOTE These options can be set . 70 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...
... settings. NOTE These options can be set . 70 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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... 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. 74 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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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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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...You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Utilities" on page 104. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and... customize your power usage settings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. Closing the display panel After you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power...
...You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Utilities" on page 104. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and... customize your power usage settings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. Closing the display panel After you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power...