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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 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 29
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... Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to do when the main battery runs low 120 Setting battery notifications 120 Conserving battery power 121...
... Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to do when the main battery runs low 120 Setting battery notifications 120 Conserving battery power 121...
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To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 49 before adding external or internal components to ... is in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 49 before adding external or internal components to ... is in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
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... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Always 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...source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical ...
... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Always 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...source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical ...
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... of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable ...chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white 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 plugged...
... of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable ...chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white 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 plugged...
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... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge...
... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge...
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...Checking total memory" on page 59. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,... after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If you can now continue setting up . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer....
...Checking total memory" on page 59. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,... after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If you can now continue setting up . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer....
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...A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire,... resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your...
...A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire,... resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your...
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.... ❖ Use the Sleep command to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer, save your computer in -use light are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged...
.... ❖ Use the Sleep command to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer, save your computer in -use light are not using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged...
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If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to ...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 enter Hibernation mode. For information on using Sleep, see "...Start. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ 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...
If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to ...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 enter Hibernation mode. For information on using Sleep, see "...Start. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ 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...
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... external media on a regular basis. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you have an automatic save it takes time. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until...
... external media on a regular basis. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you have an automatic save it takes time. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until...
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...is not necessary to work with your battery" on page 122. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. Please see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication... and is helpful to your system), for procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans"...
...is not necessary to work with your battery" on page 122. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to retain a charge. Please see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication... and is helpful to your system), for procedures. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans"...
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For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system ...
For more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system ...
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.... Mobile Computing Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in a CMOS error message during startup. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity. To ensure that the battery charges to recharge. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that... the power provided by computer model. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. NOTE Depending on your computer on or off . The battery charges whether the computer is powered off . Your computer's Power Options utility ...
.... Mobile Computing Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in a CMOS error message during startup. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of battery capacity. To ensure that the battery charges to recharge. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that... the power provided by computer model. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. NOTE Depending on your computer on or off . The battery charges whether the computer is powered off . Your computer's Power Options utility ...
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... and date or stop working. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is not plugged into...
... and date or stop working. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is not plugged into...
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... your way around the desktop" on page 132 for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the... NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows...
... your way around the desktop" on page 132 for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the... NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows...
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... Options. Check 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 remaining charge frequently if you turn off the computer If you do not manage to do when the main... battery runs low When the main battery runs low you left off . Each notification can set to alert you when ...
... Options. Check 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 remaining charge frequently if you turn off the computer If you do not manage to do when the main... battery runs low When the main battery runs low you left off . Each notification can set to alert you when ...
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.... Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your needs. 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 saves power when you turn...
.... Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your needs. 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 saves power when you turn...
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...in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. The Toshiba eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it into Hibernation mode before ...before changing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. 124 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan ...
...in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. The Toshiba eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it into Hibernation mode before ...before changing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. 124 Mobile Computing Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan ...
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...USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk ...keyboard produces unexpected characters 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 power and batteries 169 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 172 Startup ...
...USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk ...keyboard produces unexpected characters 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 power and batteries 169 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 174 screen does not look correct/ flickers 172 Startup ...