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Contents Introduction 31 This guide 32 Safety icons 32 Other icons used 33 Other documentation 33 Service options 33 Chapter 1: Getting Started 34 Selecting a place to work 34 Creating a computer-friendly environment........34 Keeping yourself comfortable 35 Precautions 35 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 36 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 24
Contents Introduction 31 This guide 32 Safety icons 32 Other icons used 33 Other documentation 33 Service options 33 Chapter 1: Getting Started 34 Selecting a place to work 34 Creating a computer-friendly environment........34 Keeping yourself comfortable 35 Precautions 35 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 36 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 24
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... Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97 Using additional batteries 97 Charging batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring main battery power 99 Determining remaining battery power 101 What to do when the main battery runs low ...101 Setting battery notifications 102...
... Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97 Using additional batteries 97 Charging batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring main battery power 99 Determining remaining battery power 101 What to do when the main battery runs low ...101 Setting battery notifications 102...
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...help you 156 Resolving a hardware conflict 156 A plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
...help you 156 Resolving a hardware conflict 156 A plan of action 156 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........157 Memory problems 158 Power and the batteries 159 Keyboard problems 160 Display problems 161 Disk drive problems 163 Optical drive problems 164 Sound system problems 165 ExpressCard™ problems 166 Printer problems... 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 178 Before you contact Toshiba 178 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 179 Toshiba's worldwide offices 180
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.... If any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.... Getting Started 35 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity...
.... If any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.... Getting Started 35 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 your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity...
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See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do ...;. These components 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 37 before...
See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do ...;. These components 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 37 before...
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Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ... 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. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to...
Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ... 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. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to...
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... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of ... the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 41 Charging ...
... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Before using all of ... the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 41 Charging ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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...and depending 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 designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn ...on battery power. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn...
...and depending 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 designed to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn ...on battery power. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn...
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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 106. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove...
... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 106. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove...
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...and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...module into the socket and level when secured in "Installing a memory module" on page 51. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position.
...and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...module into the socket and level when secured in "Installing a memory module" on page 51. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into position.
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.... Memory slots Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
.... Memory slots Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer in -use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional...
... are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer in -use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional...
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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 after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved ...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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...
... 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 after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved ...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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...
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... returns to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 68 Getting Started Turning off . Be sure to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ ...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors 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 try to your hard disk, and...
... returns to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 68 Getting Started Turning off . Be sure to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ ...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors 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 try to your hard disk, and...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the 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 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
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NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
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...customize your computer to suit your computer's settings There are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. The computer returns to clean the computer. See "Utilities" on page 104. Never spray cleaner...dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 109. 76 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display...
...customize your computer to suit your computer's settings There are disconnected. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. The computer returns to clean the computer. See "Utilities" on page 104. Never spray cleaner...dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 109. 76 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display...