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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
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... most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. If the model you leave this computer to the ...the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset...
... most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. If the model you leave this computer to the ...the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset...
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...off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to spill...
...off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to spill...
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..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ...
..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ...
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...on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage...
...on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage...
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... in serious injury. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for information on your model. Before using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The computer...
... in serious injury. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for information on your model. Before using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The computer...
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...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2...to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to turn it . Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 50 Getting ...
...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2...to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to turn it . Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 50 Getting ...
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...This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright ...adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many...
...This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright ...adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. You can now continue ... memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53...
Do not try to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. You can now continue ... memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start...
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It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn ...
It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn ...
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...Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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... 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 battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
...Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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... 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 battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
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... commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode.... For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory...
... commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode.... For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory...
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... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be 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...
... Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be 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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... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
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... the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...
... the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. 82 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...