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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of ... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of ... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to skin. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive...
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...off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on page 41. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you turn on your computer, the Setup...
...off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on page 41. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you turn on your computer, the Setup...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Be careful if you 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...computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use a multiple connector. 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...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Be careful if you 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...computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use a multiple connector. 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...
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... on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to follow this product ...
... on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to follow this product ...
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... NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level ...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time...
... NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level ...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time...
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Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of ... display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove...
Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using it. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of ... display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the...
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the...
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... the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display... panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
... the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display... panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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...Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional...shield plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, ...
...Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional...shield plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, ...
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...Back of 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 displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (... 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out ...
...Back of 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 displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (... 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out ...
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... is off) to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you...
... is off) to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you...
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...; Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. Sleep mode The Sleep... after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
...; Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. Sleep mode The Sleep... after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
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... first. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Use the following steps to turn off your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep... to the Lock 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 work or the current state of the Start menu.
... first. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Use the following steps to turn off your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep... to the Lock 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 work or the current state of the Start menu.
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... These options can also turn off the computer more quickly You can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to be customized.
... These options can also turn off the computer more quickly You can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to be customized.
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Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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 ...
Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...