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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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... drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain...
... drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain...
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... must attach the AC adaptor. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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...
... must attach the AC adaptor. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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...
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...an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. 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 ...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure...
...an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. 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 ...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure...
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... being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of California .../cable to the 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 the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the...
... being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of California .../cable to the 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 the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the...
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... 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 power the computer. Continuing to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by... the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used ...
... 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 power the computer. Continuing to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by... the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used ...
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... display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may not... beyond the point where it . This is operated on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin...
... display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may not... beyond the point where it . This is operated on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time, do not...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for the first time, do not...
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.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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 ...locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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 ...locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down.
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... plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 (Sample Illustration) Pressing down...
... plate using the small screws. 17 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 18 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 (Sample Illustration) Pressing down...
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... 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. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module... cover and secure it out of one another, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot.
... 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. Back of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module... cover and secure it out of one another, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot.
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..., you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep.
..., you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep.
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... system is stored to hard disk, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first ...
... system is stored to hard disk, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first ...
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...Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work first.... it, including all open programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click...
...Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work first.... it, including all open programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click...
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.... NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select the options you first need to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to activate it using the...
.... NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select the options you first need to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to activate it using the...
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... These options can be set . Once the computer is configured, you click the power button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... These options can be set . Once the computer is configured, you click the power button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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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... to go into Sleep mode when you want. 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...
... to go into Sleep mode when you want. 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...