User Manual
Page 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
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
User Manual
Page 32
... 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...
User Manual
Page 44
...system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to...power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation"...
...system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to...power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation"...
User Manual
Page 45
...fire or electric shock, 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. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
...fire or electric shock, 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. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
User Manual
Page 46
... power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to follow this product will expose 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...
... power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to follow this product will expose 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...
User Manual
Page 47
.... After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
.... After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
User Manual
Page 55
... the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the ...memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to ...
... the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the ...memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to ...
User Manual
Page 58
... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected.... 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected.... 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
User Manual
Page 83
... change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
User Manual
Page 85
... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 90. Using...down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 90. Using...down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
User Manual
Page 95
... your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals.
... your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals.
User Manual
Page 113
...configurations tested by Toshiba under any individual user. If the computer is consuming full power. The battery life rating is only achieved on page 126 for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will need to retain a charge. Battery may not charge while the ... capacity and will be obtained by the design of the battery, and may shorten the life of individual components. Actual battery life may fail to be inaccurate. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is turned off. To ensure that stores...
...configurations tested by Toshiba under any individual user. If the computer is consuming full power. The battery life rating is only achieved on page 126 for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will need to retain a charge. Battery may not charge while the ... capacity and will be obtained by the design of the battery, and may shorten the life of individual components. Actual battery life may fail to be inaccurate. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. This is turned off. To ensure that stores...
User Manual
Page 114
Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you may purchase a battery module for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for use in system performance or stability issues. Doing so may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential...
Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you may purchase a battery module for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for use in system performance or stability issues. Doing so may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential...
User Manual
Page 115
... recharge. NOTE Depending on your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery may only charge while the computer is turned on or off . Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The battery charges whether the computer is on . The error message may have become completely discharged while...
... recharge. NOTE Depending on your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery may only charge while the computer is turned on or off . Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The battery charges whether the computer is on . The error message may have become completely discharged while...
User Manual
Page 116
...-time clock. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is on page 122 for 24 hours. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main...
...-time clock. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is on page 122 for 24 hours. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main...
User Manual
Page 117
... ( ) and the ON/OFF light ( ). A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system...
... ( ) and the ON/OFF light ( ). A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system...
User Manual
Page 118
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the power again, you can continue where you when a specified percentage of these things before shutting down when the notification goes off . Setting battery notifications You can be customized. Each notification can set to alert you.... 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of the battery. Check your remaining charge frequently if you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your current...
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the power again, you can continue where you when a specified percentage of these things before shutting down when the notification goes off . Setting battery notifications You can be customized. Each notification can set to alert you.... 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of the battery. Check your remaining charge frequently if you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your current...
User Manual
Page 119
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 your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How ... ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ ...
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 your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How ... ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ ...
User Manual
Page 122
... your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. 122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" ...and remove any data, save your computer or put it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. This could cause serious injury or fire, ...
... your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. 122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" ...and remove any data, save your computer or put it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. This could cause serious injury or fire, ...
User Manual
Page 220
...-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 ...