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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
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... is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to drop a heavy object onto the computer.
... is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to drop a heavy object onto the computer.
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...setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up 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 background and then ...
...setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up 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 background and then ...
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...Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire .../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...
...Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire .../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...
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Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the...AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side...
Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the...AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side...
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...recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ... receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power ...
...recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ... receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power ...
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... computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the ... hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on the display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel...
... computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the ... hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on the display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel...
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... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you 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 those features. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are empty...
... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you 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 those features. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are empty...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer ... menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer ... menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch...
... small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch...
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.... The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 116. 6 Turn... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
.... The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 116. 6 Turn... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
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... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command...
... plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command...
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...Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...; While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖...
...Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...; While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖...
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... to the Lock button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut ...in the lower-right part of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating...
... to the Lock button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut ...in the lower-right part of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating...
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... settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan...
... settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan...
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... computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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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82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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 Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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 Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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...