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Contents Introduction 31 This guide 32 Safety icons 33 Other icons used 33 Other documentation 34 Service options 34 Chapter 1: Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work 35 Creating a computer-friendly environment........35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Precautions 36 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 37 Setting up your computer 38 Setting up your software 38 Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Connecting to a power source 40 Charging the main battery 42 Using the computer for the first time 43 24
Contents Introduction 31 This guide 32 Safety icons 33 Other icons used 33 Other documentation 34 Service options 34 Chapter 1: Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work 35 Creating a computer-friendly environment........35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Precautions 36 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 37 Setting up your computer 38 Setting up your software 38 Registering your computer with Toshiba 39 Adding optional external devices 39 Connecting to a power source 40 Charging the main battery 42 Using the computer for the first time 43 24
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... Creating a CD/DVD 92 Removing a disc with the computer on 93 Removing a disc with the computer off 93 Caring for CD or DVD discs 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97
... Creating a CD/DVD 92 Removing a disc with the computer on 93 Removing a disc with the computer off 93 Caring for CD or DVD discs 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97
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... 103 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........104 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 112 Exploring the desktop...
... 103 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........104 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 112 Exploring the desktop...
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...A plan of action 158 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 162 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 164 Disk drive problems 166 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard™ problems 169 Printer problems... 178 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 179 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...A plan of action 158 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 162 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 164 Disk drive problems 166 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard™ problems 169 Printer problems... 178 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 179 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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... Hot Keys 187 Volume Mute 187 Password security 188 Without a password 188 With a password 188 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 189 Power profile 189 Standby mode 190 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Display brightness 191 Disabling or...Zooming applications in/out 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree® Utilities 198 Connectivity Doctor 198 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings ...
... Hot Keys 187 Volume Mute 187 Password security 188 Without a password 188 With a password 188 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 189 Power profile 189 Standby mode 190 Hibernation mode 190 Display modes 191 Display brightness 191 Disabling or...Zooming applications in/out 192 Keyboard hot keys 193 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 194 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer 195 Getting Started 196 Starting ConfigFree 196 ConfigFree® Utilities 198 Connectivity Doctor 198 Search for Wireless Devices 200 Profile Settings ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. ... Started Selecting a place to withstand the rigors of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to follow these eventualities should observe...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of use, and to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. ... Started Selecting a place to withstand the rigors of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to follow these eventualities should observe...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of...
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...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Failure to do so may have been ...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. 40 Getting Started...
...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Failure to do so may have been ...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. 40 Getting Started...
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... turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Continuing to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. ...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ ...
... turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Continuing to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. ...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 43 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 43 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not...
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...large number of the icons or switches shown on your display are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the... brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on the notebook chassis...
...large number of the icons or switches shown on your display are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the... brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on the notebook chassis...
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...turns off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The surrounding area may also be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory... module while the computer is on may be installed in good condition. You will be hot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules ...
...turns off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The surrounding area may also be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory... module while the computer is on may be installed in good condition. You will be hot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules ...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you need to remove a ... module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 46 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you need to remove a ... module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 46 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer.
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... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the next time you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to remove a memory... 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.
... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up the next time you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to remove a memory... 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.
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.../disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
.../disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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...few seconds before turning the computer on the 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 turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from ...the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in progress and are not...
...few seconds before turning the computer on the 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 turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from ...the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in progress and are not...
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...10070; When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 71. 68 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When ... . You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. For information on using . Standby...
...10070; When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 71. 68 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ When ... . You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. For information on using . Standby...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to... shut down when you close the lid Set this option to shut down lists. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 144.
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to... shut down when you close the lid Set this option to shut down lists. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 144.
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... display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option...
... display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option...
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...a low-power mode. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want the ... goes into Standby mode when you close the lid Set this option to Standby if you first need to go into Standby mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you press the power button....
...a low-power mode. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want the ... goes into Standby mode when you close the lid Set this option to Standby if you first need to go into Standby mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you press the power button....