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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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... accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to withstand the rigors of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid..., that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
... accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to withstand the rigors of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid..., that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
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... which windows appear, may restart your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.... with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use it.
... which windows appear, may restart your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.... with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use it.
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...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been provided with your... computer), or 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...
...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been provided with your... computer), or 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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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the side of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth... defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of California to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main...
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the side of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth... defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of California to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main...
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...Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run ..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ ...
...Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run ..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ ...
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...comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The ... computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Slide the display...
...comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The ... computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Slide the display...
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... entire product Series. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for the first time Your computer...
... entire product Series. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for the first time Your computer...
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... the Start menu. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... the Start menu. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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... has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 20 Reconnect the cables. 21 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be... the shield plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery.
... has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 20 Reconnect the cables. 21 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be... the shield plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery.
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...page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking ... one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
...page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking ... one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
... off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
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...and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from ... open programs and files you were 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 in which you left off. For information on how to maintain the saved information,...
...and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts 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 Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from ... open programs and files you were 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 in which you left off. For information on how to maintain the saved information,...
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The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you power down the operating system, ... operating system, and then turns off . Be sure to save your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Use the...
The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you power down the operating system, ... operating system, and then turns off . Be sure to save your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Use the...
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... Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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 Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced...
... Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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 Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced...
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... to Hibernate if you want . 80 Getting Started Turning off light glows blue. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...
... to Hibernate if you want . 80 Getting Started Turning off light glows blue. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...