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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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... base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure... plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. 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....
... base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure... plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. 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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... up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use external power or to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on...
... up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use external power or to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on...
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...computer. Use of fire or other 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, ...to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to...
...computer. Use of fire or other 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, ...to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to...
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...for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖...you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 106 for system operation and will be completely ...
...for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖...you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 106 for system operation and will be completely ...
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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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer. This information applies to all those features. This is also... power To 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on...
... the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer. This information applies to all those features. This is also... power To 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on...
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...Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from 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 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 ...
...Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from 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 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 ...
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... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured 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 ...
... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured 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 ...
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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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots...
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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots...
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It is off) 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 ...
It is off) 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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... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 the computer again,...
... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 the computer again,...
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... 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power... down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will...
... 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you power... down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will...
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... the actions that you 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...
... the actions that you 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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. To use any of these methods, you first need...
... 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. To use any of these methods, you first need...
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... when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want . Once 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...
... when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want . Once 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...
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The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways... of the computer. There are disconnected. See "Utilities" on page 104. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 109. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of ...
The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways... of the computer. There are disconnected. See "Utilities" on page 104. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 109. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of ...