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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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... instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. It could result in damage or serious ...injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
... instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. It could result in damage or serious ...injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
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... appear, may restart your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 39. Getting Started 37 Setting up your computer Setting up...include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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 ...
... appear, may restart your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 39. Getting Started 37 Setting up your computer Setting up...include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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 ...
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... 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 possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so...
... 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 possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or ...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so...
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...your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 106 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 run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
...your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 106 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 run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
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...to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding...your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and ...
...to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not be able to all of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding...your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and ...
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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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen...
... 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 small Phillips screwdriver, loosen...
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... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
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..., and then System. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, 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.
..., and then System. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, 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.
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.../or drive. You must turn off your computer in -use light are not using it for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for the first time...
.../or drive. You must turn off your computer in -use light are not using it for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for the first time...
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...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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before... turning the computer on page 71. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Getting Started 67 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using ...
...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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before... turning the computer on page 71. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Getting Started 67 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using ...
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...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 after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to save ...any open programs and files you were 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 work...
...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 after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to save ...any open programs and files you were 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 work...
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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 ...
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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... 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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To use any 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 ...
To use any 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 ...
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... while the computer is configured, 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...
... while the computer is configured, 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 display panel, you have turned off light glows blue. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 104. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or ... care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. 76 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again...
... the display panel, you have turned off light glows blue. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 104. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or ... care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. 76 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again...