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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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... drop a heavy object onto the computer. If any part of the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual 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. ❖ Liquids and... and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
... drop a heavy object onto the computer. If any part of the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual 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. ❖ Liquids and... and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
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.... The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until... can use it. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 42. 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 click Next...
.... The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until... can use it. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 42. 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 click Next...
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... an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may have been provided with your...
... an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may have been provided with your...
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... operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
... operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over ...may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your screen display when...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Over ...may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your screen display when...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
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... will be lost. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer... the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
... will be lost. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer... the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... secure it correctly as described in place. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ... secure it correctly as described in place. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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... must 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front ... 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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.
... must 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front ... 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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.
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... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for turning off the...
... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for turning off the...
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.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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...
.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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...
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... again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure 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 unsaved information will lose data if the main... battery discharges while the computer is in memory, you will be lost. Factors to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using ...
... again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure 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 unsaved information will lose data if the main... battery discharges while the computer is in memory, you will be lost. Factors to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 76 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 76 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 80...
... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 80...
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... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options 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...
... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options 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...
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... using. You may also wish to clean the computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your... battery" on page 138. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk ...
... using. You may also wish to clean the computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your... battery" on page 138. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk ...