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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 110...
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
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... saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing... compliant. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power ...
... saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing... compliant. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. If any part of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. If any part of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your...
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have... before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have... before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload...resulting in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 do so may ...
... Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload...resulting in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 do so may ...
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... plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Before using ...power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces...
... plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Before using ...power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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 palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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 palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons ...or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first...
Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons ...or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first...
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... memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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. otherwise, skip to... 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.
... memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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. otherwise, skip to... 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.
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... that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove...
... that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove...
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... and try again. otherwise, click Cancel. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer... under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... and try again. otherwise, click Cancel. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer... under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... system could cause you to lose your computer when you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are using it for a while. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 74 Getting...
... system could cause you to lose your computer when you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are using it for a while. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 74 Getting...
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... are retained indefinitely. If you change your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Getting Started Turning ...
... are retained indefinitely. If you change your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Getting Started Turning ...
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...up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you ... you left off. NOTE After your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it, including all ...
...up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you ... you left off. NOTE After your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it, including all ...
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... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... when you were using. Once the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...
... when you were using. Once the computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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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... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.