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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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... Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. It...
... Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. It...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software When you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up... process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The first time you turn on page 39. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™.
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software When you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up... process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The first time you turn on page 39. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™.
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... fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 the computer. An ... AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on one ...
... fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 the computer. An ... AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on one ...
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...it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor .... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the ...
...it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor .... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the ...
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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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...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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons...first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors ...
...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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons...first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors ...
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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 The operating system turns off the computer. 3 ...
... 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 The operating system turns off the computer. 3 ...
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... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in place. The memory module should be completely...
... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in place. The memory module should be completely...
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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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... must 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined...
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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... must 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined...
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... you are not using the computer for a while. It is off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off your computer in -use...
... you are not using the computer for a while. It is off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off your computer in -use...
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... to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to continue working after turning off your computer, save... your mind and decide to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the...
... to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to continue working after turning off your computer, save... your mind and decide to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the...
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... computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" ...on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the...
... computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" ...on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the...
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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you click...
... 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you click...
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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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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 ...
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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... in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can choose. 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 ... also wish to clean the computer. See "Utilities" on page 104. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. There are disconnected. 76 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start...
... in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can choose. 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 ... also wish to clean the computer. See "Utilities" on page 104. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. There are disconnected. 76 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start...