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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 an authorized service center. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure... to liquid or moisture can become hot! 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 ...
...heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure... to liquid or moisture can become hot! 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 ...
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...39 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 software" ...option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks ...
...39 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 software" ...option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks ...
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... resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 socket, to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Getting Started 41 Connecting to a power source Connecting...
... resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 socket, to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Getting Started 41 Connecting to a power source Connecting...
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...) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side ...of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 ...
...) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side ...of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 ...
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...power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that, the battery will be used . Once the battery is charged for system operation and will ...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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
...power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that, the battery will be used . Once the battery is charged for system operation and will ...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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel.... When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Slide the display...
... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel.... When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Slide the display...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all of the icons or switches shown on...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all of the icons or switches shown on...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the ... slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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 Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the ... slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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 Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the...
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...The memory module should be completely inserted 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 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed ...
...The memory module should be completely inserted 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 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed ...
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... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do... 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.
... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do... 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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...'s disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off the power...
...'s disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off the power...
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... require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Factors to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data... off the computer using the Hibernation or 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 . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored to...
... require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Factors to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data... off the computer using the Hibernation or 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 . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored to...
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...the current state of the Start menu. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The... Shut Down menu appears. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 81. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖...
...the current state of the Start menu. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The... Shut Down menu appears. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 81. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖...
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... Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These...
... Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These...
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... you want the computer to the screen(s) you put the computer in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... you want the computer to the screen(s) you put the computer in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 be set separately 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 be set separately 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...