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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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... your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power.... Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause...
... your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power.... Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause...
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... adding external or internal components to set up your software setup choices. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 39. 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 software When you must complete ...
... adding external or internal components to set up your software setup choices. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 39. 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 software When you must complete ...
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... use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or... other damage to the computer 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 ...
... use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or... other damage to the computer 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 ...
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... adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue ...
... adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue ...
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... to slowly open or close 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... to slowly open or close 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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...a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons ...Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is...
...a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons ...Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is...
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...6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected ...
...6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected ...
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... a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in place. 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart ...
... a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in place. 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. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart ...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for ...the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined...
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 memory module installed for ...the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined...
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... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are off your computer.
... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are off your computer.
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... hard disk. 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data... all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on page 71. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make ...
... hard disk. 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data... all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on page 71. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and make ...
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... documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for... an extended period 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 can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes...
... documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for... an extended period 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 can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes...
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... they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once 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...
... they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once 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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... want the computer to Hibernate if 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...
... want the computer to Hibernate if 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 74...
... 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. 74...
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... to display the actions that you 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...
... to display the actions that you 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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... the on/off the computer, close the display panel to keep your computer. Customizing your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 109. To keep dust and...
... the on/off the computer, close the display panel to keep your computer. Customizing your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 128. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 109. To keep dust and...