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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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...socket and computer. 3. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to skin. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Computer base and palm rest can cause ...designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. If any part of your work ❖...
...socket and computer. 3. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to skin. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Computer base and palm rest can cause ...designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. If any part of your work ❖...
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...Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software" on page 37 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time,...option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 39. Getting Started 37 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
...Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software" on page 37 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time,...option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 39. Getting Started 37 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
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... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if... AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting ...in serious injury. Getting Started 39 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if... AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting ...in serious injury. Getting Started 39 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
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...or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer ...from the AC power supply. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main...
...or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer ...from the AC power supply. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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...(TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to ensure that may appear on battery power. Getting Started 43 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of time,... on your display are examples of some of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able ...
...(TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to ensure that may appear on battery power. Getting Started 43 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of time,... on your display are examples of some of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able ...
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...the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module ...
...the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module ...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 ...Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45 to work. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
... and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 ...Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45 to work. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional...
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... have 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 the computer.... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and ...
... have 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 the computer.... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and ...
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... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. If you to lose your computer. If you are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed...
... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. If you to lose your computer. If you are using it for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed...
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...off. 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 no... 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 open programs and files you were using. If you change your files ...
...off. 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 no... 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 open programs and files you were using. If you change your files ...
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... will try 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 Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page... to the mode in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ ...
... will try 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 Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page... to the mode in which you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ ...
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... want the computer to shut down lists. 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...
... want the computer to shut down lists. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 74...
... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 74...
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... while the computer is configured, you 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...
... while the computer is configured, you 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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...See "Utilities" on page 128. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 109. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer...'s battery, see "Power Plans" on page 104. The computer returns to suit your particular requirements. There are additional custom settings you were using....
...See "Utilities" on page 128. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 109. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer...'s battery, see "Power Plans" on page 104. The computer returns to suit your particular requirements. There are additional custom settings you were using....