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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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...allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 failure. Turn... or moisture can become hot! Exposure to skin. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
...allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 failure. Turn... or moisture can become hot! Exposure to skin. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 ... remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the ...
...on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 ... remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the ...
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... cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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...from a socket. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
... cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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...from a socket. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
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... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to power the computer. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 113... for system operation and will be used to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...
... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to power the computer. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 113... for system operation and will be used to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...
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...the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 ... panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and...
...the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 ... panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and...
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... Series. Below are examples of some 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...
... Series. Below are examples of some 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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... modules. 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click...and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The ...
... modules. 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 113. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click...and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 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 the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 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 the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory...
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... the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot.
... the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot.
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... Depending on the operating system installed, you are off. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off...
... Depending on the operating system installed, you are off. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off...
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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 ...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. ❖ ...
... 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 ...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. ❖ ...
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... stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents ... the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places ...
... stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents ... the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places ...
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NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . 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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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 ...
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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... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any 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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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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...the power button until the on page 111. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on /off the computer, close the display panel to keep your battery" on page 138. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and... in which you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. Closing the display panel After you were using. You may also wish to clean the computer. Caring for your computer...
...the power button until the on page 111. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on /off the computer, close the display panel to keep your battery" on page 138. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and... in which you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 116. Closing the display panel After you were using. You may also wish to clean the computer. Caring for your computer...