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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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...system failure. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water,...to liquid or moisture can become hot! Getting Started 37 Selecting a place 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
...system failure. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water,...to liquid or moisture can become hot! Getting Started 37 Selecting a place 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
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... must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, ...and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
... must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, ...and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
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...on a power cord/cable to operate. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer ... power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...on a power cord/cable to operate. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer ... power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...Handling the cord on 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) The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to cause birth defects or ...other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the...
...Handling the cord on 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) The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to cause birth defects or ...other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the...
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...time, 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 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 the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will ...
...time, 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 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 the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will ...
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... from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to the right. 3 Gently raise the panel. 4 Adjust the ...do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
... from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to the right. 3 Gently raise the panel. 4 Adjust the ...do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
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... guide. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
... guide. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
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.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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...
.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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...
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... 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 ...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. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 116. 19 Turn the computer right side up...
... 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 ...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. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 116. 19 Turn the computer right side up...
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...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 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). Back of computer Memory slots (Sample ...
...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 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). Back of computer Memory slots (Sample ...
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...; operating system could cause you to lose your work . If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off your computer...
...; operating system could cause you to lose your work . If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you must turn off your computer...
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...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from ...it, including all open documents and programs 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. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer Hibernation...
...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from ...it, including all open documents and programs 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. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer Hibernation...
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... mode" on page 81. The Shut Down menu appears. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the...
... mode" on page 81. The Shut Down menu appears. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the...
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... Settings window appears. 3 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 be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to AC power. The Advanced...
... Settings window appears. 3 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 be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to AC power. The Advanced...
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... they operate while the computer is configured, 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...
... they operate while the computer is configured, 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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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. 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.
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... Set this option to Sleep if you want . 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...
... Set this option to Sleep if you want . 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...