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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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...information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system... these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot...
...information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system... these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot...
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... use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 39 before you through steps to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The Windows®... to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system ...
... use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 39 before you through steps to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The Windows®... to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system ...
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...live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been 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 charge the computer..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or ...
...live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been 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 charge the computer..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or ...
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...the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the side of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable... to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main...
...the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the side of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable... to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main...
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... and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows blue 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...
... and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows blue 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...
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... on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to slowly open or close the... easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ...
... on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to slowly open or close the... easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ...
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This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off the ...
This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off the ...
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otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample ... cover Front of the Start menu. Start (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; The Shut Down menu appears.
otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample ... cover Front of the Start menu. Start (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; The Shut Down menu appears.
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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. Back of computer Memory slots...
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. Back of computer Memory slots...
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...on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top 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. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot...
...on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top 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. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot...
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... memory, so that when you turn off your computer. It is off) to where you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. You must turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If...
... memory, so that when you turn off your computer. It is off) to where you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. You must turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If...
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... your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left off. For information on page 78. Sleep saves the current state... of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will...
... your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left off. For information on page 78. Sleep saves the current state... of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will...
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.... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Be sure to enter Hibernation... mode. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and...
.... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Be sure to enter Hibernation... mode. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and...
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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. By default...
... 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. By default...
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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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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. 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.
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... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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...
... in the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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...