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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 29
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... Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the main battery runs low ...118 Setting battery notifications 118 Conserving battery power 119...
... Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the main battery runs low ...118 Setting battery notifications 118 Conserving battery power 119...
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... 49 before 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 charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or...
... 49 before 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 charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or...
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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 avoid scratching or damaging the surface. ... resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. 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 charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
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 avoid scratching or damaging the surface. ... resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. 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 charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
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... you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor...
... you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor...
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Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time...
Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time...
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...at the sides of the module. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. If the latches and cutouts...securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. The memory module should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...
...at the sides of the module. These latches should be installed in the side of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. If the latches and cutouts...securely with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. The memory module should "snap" into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...
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...; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on page...
...; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on page...
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... are off ) to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery.
... are off ) to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery.
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... Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. This command closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click... and then turns off your computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer ...
... Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. This command closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click... and then turns off your computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer ...
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... drive. It is easy to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. Label the backup copies clearly and...
... drive. It is easy to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. Label the backup copies clearly and...
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... and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that will need to be replaced. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on battery power 113 Battery Notice Battery life rating is only achieved on battery power at maximum capacity... as the natural performance variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. Mobile Computing Running the computer on page 126 for procedures. This is continuously operated...
... and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that will need to be replaced. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on battery power 113 Battery Notice Battery life rating is only achieved on battery power at maximum capacity... as the natural performance variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. Mobile Computing Running the computer on page 126 for procedures. This is continuously operated...
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... environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power source, you . NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. 114 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your computer). Power management Your computer ships with you may only...
... environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power source, you . NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. 114 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your computer). Power management Your computer ships with you may only...
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... level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the battery cannot occur when your computer on or off . Mobile Computing Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is turned on. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal...
... level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the battery cannot occur when your computer on or off . Mobile Computing Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is turned on. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal...
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...) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor 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 low, the real...
...) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor 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 low, the real...
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... Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. A frequently used older battery does not power the ...computer for more information on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light ...
... Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. A frequently used older battery does not power the ...computer for more information on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light ...
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... two notifications. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your remaining charge frequently if you when a specified percentage of the battery. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power ...) ❖ Save your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of remaining battery power has been reached. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your work and turn off . For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" ...
... two notifications. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your remaining charge frequently if you when a specified percentage of the battery. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power ...) ❖ Save your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of remaining battery power has been reached. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your work and turn off . For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" ...
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...fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of your needs. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 119 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options.... (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which you can conserve power...
...fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of your needs. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 119 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options.... (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which you can conserve power...
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... conductive object. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions ...in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack and computer. ❖ Never expose a battery pack to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel ...
... conductive object. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions ...in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack and computer. ❖ Never expose a battery pack to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel ...
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...-compatible 81 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 165 battery charge does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 disk drive...starting 100 program, starting from Start menu 100 programs not running correctly 169 projector connecting 79 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 113 recording sounds 135 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 74 creating recovery DVDs/media 68 erasing internal storage drive 73 ...
...-compatible 81 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 165 battery charge does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 disk drive...starting 100 program, starting from Start menu 100 programs not running correctly 169 projector connecting 79 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 113 recording sounds 135 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 74 creating recovery DVDs/media 68 erasing internal storage drive 73 ...