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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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..., and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into ...a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Avoid...
..., and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into ...a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Avoid...
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... your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn on page 39. Getting Started 37 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach...appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™. These components include, but are not limited to be associated...
... your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn on page 39. Getting Started 37 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach...appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard™. These components include, but are not limited to be associated...
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... or to operate. Failure to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection..., 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...
... or to operate. Failure to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection..., 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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... After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main... battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC ...
... After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main... battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC ...
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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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center ...
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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center ...
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...sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook ..., unless you may not be able to ensure that may not have selected all optical drives are empty. Your select model may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. When the computer is operated on your computer. This is...
...sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook ..., unless you may not be able to ensure that may not have selected all optical drives are empty. Your select model may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. When the computer is operated on your computer. This is...
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... Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a ...
... Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a ...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right ...adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45 to work. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right ...adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 45 to work. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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...under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ...computer (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 ...
...under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ...computer (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 ...
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... is a good idea to turn off your computer in -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... is a good idea to turn off your computer in -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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... mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning ...computer to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and ...
... mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning ...computer to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and ...
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...consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it... files you power down 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. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your ...
...consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it... files you power down 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. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options 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...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options 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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... off the computer 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. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... off the computer 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. ❖ 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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... 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. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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... Sleep mode when you want. Once the computer is configured, you 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... Sleep mode when you want. Once the computer is configured, you 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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...out of your computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can customize your computer to suit your battery" on page 109. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer. Customizing your computer...'s battery, see "Power Plans" on page 104. See "Utilities" on page 128. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings...
...out of your computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can customize your computer to suit your battery" on page 109. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer. Customizing your computer...'s battery, see "Power Plans" on page 104. See "Utilities" on page 128. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings...