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... Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zeland India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia 18...
... Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zeland India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia 18...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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... Creating a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102
... Creating a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102
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... 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer .......111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 113 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 114 Disposing of used batteries 115 Traveling tips 117 Exploring Your Computer's Features 118 Exploring the desktop 118...
... 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer .......111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 113 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 114 Disposing of used batteries 115 Traveling tips 117 Exploring Your Computer's Features 118 Exploring the desktop 118...
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32 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 ... conflict 177 A plan of action 178 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 188
32 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 ... conflict 177 A plan of action 178 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 188
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... information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 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 system... failure. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. If any part of travel. The computer base and palm rest...
... information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 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 system... failure. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. If any part of travel. The computer base and palm rest...
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..." on page 45. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to...
..." on page 45. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to...
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... in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration)... the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 remove a plug from a socket....
... in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use the AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration)... the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 remove a plug from a socket....
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.... After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged...is low and it is charged for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Continuing to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged...
.... After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged...is low and it is charged for more than a few hours at least three hours with its battery already installed. Continuing to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged...
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NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number Your computer's Power Options utility can be careful to ... a power level setting that reduces the power required for you turn on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Small bright dots may vary depending on the display panel and...
NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number Your computer's Power Options utility can be careful to ... a power level setting that reduces the power required for you turn on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Small bright dots may vary depending on the display panel and...
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... on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology...and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to accommodate all those features. Over a period...
... on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology...and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to accommodate all those features. Over a period...
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...cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 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. 52 Getting Started Adding...
...cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 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. 52 Getting Started Adding...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 51 to ... when secured in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 51 to ... when secured in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer.
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... Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer...is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 111. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control...
... Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer...is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 111. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control...
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... Down or Hibernate command if will not be using the computer for turning off your computer when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days...
... Down or Hibernate command if will not be using the computer for turning off your computer when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for several days...
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... state of the system is stored 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. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade...
... state of the system is stored 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. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade...
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... down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on Sleep. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to... information on your computer on page 79. You should save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer in system memory ...
... down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on Sleep. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to... information on your computer on page 79. You should save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer in system memory ...
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... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.
... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.
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...Closing the display panel After you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your particular... requirements. The computer returns to keep your battery" on page 113. Caring for details. If you place the computer in which you...
...Closing the display panel After you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows green. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your particular... requirements. The computer returns to keep your battery" on page 113. Caring for details. If you place the computer in which you...
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.... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your files to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. Your work since you save feature that can...
.... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your files to put off backing up your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. Your work since you save feature that can...