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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 25
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and ... and tips for Safety and Comfort. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack.
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and ... and tips for Safety and Comfort. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack.
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to be associated with your user account, and ... steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 41. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to be associated with your user account, and ... steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 41. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
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... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable ...
... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable ...
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... AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the ...main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and...
... AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the ...main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and...
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... adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power ...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 charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that...
... adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power ...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 charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that...
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.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the...the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Over a period of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. 44 Getting Started Using ...
.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the...the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Over a period of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. 44 Getting Started Using ...
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... adaptor, if you turn on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check...
... adaptor, if you turn on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display ...panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display ...panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front...
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... small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch...
... small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module ... secure it out of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module ... secure it out of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer in -use light are not...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer in -use light are not...
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... in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of time...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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep ...
... in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of time...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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep ...
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...command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...all open programs and files you power down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Use the following steps to enter Hibernation mode. If you ...
...command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...all open programs and files you power down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Use the following steps to enter Hibernation mode. If you ...
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... settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to activate it using the Power Options feature. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly...
... settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to activate it using the Power Options feature. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly...
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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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
Once 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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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.
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NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 ...
NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 ...