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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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...3. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could result in damage ...any of use, and to skin. Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. 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. ❖...
...3. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could result in damage ...any of use, and to skin. Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. 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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... the Welcome screen click Next to and including "Setting up your computer. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. 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 ...
... the Welcome screen click Next to and including "Setting up your computer. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. 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 ...
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... to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Always confirm that may have...with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to avoid any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
... to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Always confirm that may have...with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to avoid any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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... on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Never attempt to connect or ... 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...
... on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Never attempt to connect or ... 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...
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...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on the applications, power management ... system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used . See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options ...
...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for information on the applications, power management ... system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used . See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options ...
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...transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push 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, ... technology. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on the palm...
...transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push 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, ... technology. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on the palm...
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... drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn 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 the features and icons described in this guide. Your select model may not have selected...
... drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn 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 the features and icons described in this guide. Your select model may not have selected...
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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... Start menu. 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 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... Start menu. 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.
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You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... 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. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. 50 Getting Started ...
You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed... 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. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. 50 Getting Started ...
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. ... must have at least one another, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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)....
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. ... must have at least one another, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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)....
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... you turn off ) to upgrade your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you left off . Each option...
... you turn off ) to upgrade your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you left off . Each option...
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...the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Factors to... consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 ...
...the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Factors to... consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 ...
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... menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Use the following steps to turn off . For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your...computer without saving your work first. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Shut Down command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enter Hibernation mode. If...
... menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Use the following steps to turn off . For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your...computer without saving your work first. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Shut Down command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to enter Hibernation mode. If...
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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. Getting Started...
... 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. Getting Started...
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... it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... it again by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...