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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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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of...
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... Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help... or to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 39. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™.
... Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help... or to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 39. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™.
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... on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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. Never pull ...on one socket could cause fire or damage to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
... on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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. Never pull ...on one socket could cause fire or damage to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
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...not charging, or the AC adaptor 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 ...your computer is time to power the computer. Continuing to recharge. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 106 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...
...not charging, or the AC adaptor 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 ...your computer is time to power the computer. Continuing to recharge. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 106 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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 and begin using it.
... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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 and begin using it.
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...also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook... (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ...will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) ...
...also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook... (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen ...will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) ...
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... 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 the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot...
... 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 the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot...
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... "Installing a memory module" on page 51. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 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, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Memory...on page 45 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
... "Installing a memory module" on page 51. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 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, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Memory...on page 45 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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...(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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of the slot. 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. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 ...
...(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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of the slot. 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. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 ...
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... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off ) to upgrade your computer when you are off. If you are not using it for the first time, leave the computer...
... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off ) to upgrade your computer when you are off. If you are not using it for the first time, leave the computer...
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...; Because 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...using . 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you change your mind and ...
...; Because 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...using . 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you change your mind and ...
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... the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left it, including all open documents... and programs 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 after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 73. NOTE After your computer ...
... the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open programs and files you left it, including all open documents... and programs 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 after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 73. NOTE After your computer ...
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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 70 Getting Started Turning off 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 70 Getting Started Turning off 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To...
... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To...
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... can be set . 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...
... can be set . 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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.... Refer to the screen(s) you were using. You may also wish to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 104. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including... computer. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of...
.... Refer to the screen(s) you were using. You may also wish to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 104. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including... computer. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of...