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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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... to skin. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to... provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to liquid or moisture can become hot! Exposure to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
... to skin. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to... provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to liquid or moisture can become hot! Exposure to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
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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 click Next. 5 ... the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you turn on page 37 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired...
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 click Next. 5 ... the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you turn on page 37 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired...
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...Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to operate. Getting Started 39 Connecting... to remove a plug from a socket. 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 the computer possibly resulting in...
...Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to operate. Getting Started 39 Connecting... to remove a plug from a socket. 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 the computer possibly resulting in...
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... charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. ... the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ ...
... charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. ... the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ ...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area...
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... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To... display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using...
... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To... display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using...
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...the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the ...
...the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the ...
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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. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the ... 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. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module...
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. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the ... 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. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module...
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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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total ... out of 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 "Installing a memory...
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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total ... out of 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 "Installing a memory...
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... one option available for turning off your computer in -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... one option available for turning off your computer in -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... hard disk. For information on page 71. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 automatically ... to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are off.
... hard disk. For information on page 71. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 automatically ... to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are off.
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... save your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to... try 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 68 Getting Started...
... save your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to... try 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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 68 Getting Started...
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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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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... to go into Hibernation mode when you want. 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...
... to go into Hibernation mode when you want. 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. 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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... when you want . 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...
... when you want . 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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...liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your particular requirements. 76 Getting Started Customizing your battery" on page 109. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to keep your computer's settings There are additional ...custom settings you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the ...
...liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your particular requirements. 76 Getting Started Customizing your battery" on page 109. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to keep your computer's settings There are additional ...custom settings you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the ...