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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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...heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to the computer. Computer base and palm ...to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to follow these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any liquids to withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn on the...
...heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to the computer. Computer base and palm ...to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to follow these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any liquids to withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn on the...
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To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 ... complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 41. These...
To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 ... complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 41. These...
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... on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 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 ... serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Getting Started 41 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause...
... on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. 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 ... serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Getting Started 41 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause...
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... on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure 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) Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-...IN on the side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer ...
... on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure 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) Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-...IN on the side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer ...
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... avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ... the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select...
... avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ... the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select...
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... and be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to turn on battery power. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place... to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to the right. 3 Gently raise the panel. 4 Adjust the display...
... and be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to turn on battery power. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place... to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to the right. 3 Gently raise the panel. 4 Adjust the display...
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... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure...
... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure...
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... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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 ...
... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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 ...
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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 slot 16 Carefully replace the 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. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 20 Reconnect the cables. 21 Restart the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory...
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 slot 16 Carefully replace the 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. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 20 Reconnect the cables. 21 Restart the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you must have at least one another, you can check ... secure it out 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.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you must have at least one another, you can check ... secure it out 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.
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... be using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are not using the computer for turning off the...
... be using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are not using the computer for turning off the...
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... mode" on page 78. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to hard disk, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from...
... mode" on page 78. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to hard disk, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from...
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... command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Use the following steps to turn off your computer. For information on ...using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and...
... command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Use the following steps to turn off your computer. For information on ...using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and...
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... Turning off the computer Turning 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
... Turning off the computer Turning 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
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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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
Once the computer is running 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 in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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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...