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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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Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! If any ... and ease of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center.
Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! If any ... and ease of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center.
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These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 41. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer Setting up ...
These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 41. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Getting Started 39 Setting up your computer Setting up ...
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...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been ...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. Getting...
...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been ...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. Getting...
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Never attempt 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) The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm... could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
Never attempt 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) The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm... could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
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...a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes... amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . To charge...
...a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes... amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . To charge...
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Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not ... extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Do not press or...
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not ... extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Do not press or...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Below are designed to all those features.
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Below are designed to all those features.
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to locate the memory.... 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. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to ...
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to locate the memory.... 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. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to ...
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... 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ...
... 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. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slots (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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one another, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Back of the slot. The System...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slots (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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one another, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Back of the slot. The System...
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It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off your computer in -use light are off. If you have more ...
It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off your computer in -use light are off. If you have more ...
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... may save any open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. NOTE After your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. Getting Started 75 ... of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you ...
... may save any open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. NOTE After your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. Getting Started 75 ... of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you ...
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Use the following steps to turn off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... Down command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to save your work first. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down...
Use the following steps to turn off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ... Down command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to save your work first. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down...
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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 AC power. NOTE These options can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. To use this method...
... 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 AC power. NOTE These options can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. To use this method...
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... closing the display panel, depending on /off the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to the screen(s) you want . Once 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...
... closing the display panel, depending on /off the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to the screen(s) you want . Once 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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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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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 ...
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 ...