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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
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38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to .... 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. It could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of the computer. Never place a heavy object on the power again until...
38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to .... 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. It could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to withstand the rigors of the computer. Never place a heavy object on the power again until...
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...again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. Setting up 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 your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End ... include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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" on page 42.
...again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. Setting up 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 your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End ... include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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" on page 42.
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...to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 the computer possibly...
...to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 the computer possibly...
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... and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid...computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main...
... and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid...computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main...
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...Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample ...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. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology...
...Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample ...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. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology...
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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 those features. 46 Getting Started Using the...
... 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 those features. 46 Getting Started Using the...
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... a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer... the Start menu. 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.
... a memory module with the computer's power on page 113. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer... the Start menu. 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.
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... into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level...
... into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level...
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...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more... information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more... information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
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... one option available 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 are not using it for several days or if you are using the computer for a while. You must turn off your computer when...
... one option available 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 are not using it for several days or if you are using the computer for a while. You must turn off your computer when...
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... Turning off the computer 73 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep ...
... Turning off the computer 73 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep ...
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... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see... "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to...
... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see... "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to...
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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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
Once 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 ...
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...'s settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. There are disconnected. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 111. Refer to suit your particular requirements. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you have turned off... Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of the ...
...'s settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. There are disconnected. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 111. Refer to suit your particular requirements. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you have turned off... Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of the ...