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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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... you go. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave this computer to conserve...the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration ...
... you go. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave this computer to conserve...the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, ... (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, ... (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably...
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... depending on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the... 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 can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source...
... depending on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the... 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 can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source...
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...cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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 socket...Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a...
...cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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 socket...Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a...
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... be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first ...Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ...
... be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first ...Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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...display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all of the screen will dim and you may not be able to accommodate all possible...when you 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 may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or ...
...display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all of the screen will dim and you may not be able to accommodate all possible...when you 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 may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or ...
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... Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display... menu appears. 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.
... Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 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; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display... menu appears. 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.
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... the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 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 page 60. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can damage the computer...
... the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 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 page 60. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can damage the computer...
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...this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
...this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
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... the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for a while.
... the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are not using the computer for a while.
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...❖ Because the state of the system is stored to 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the...again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You must turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than one option available for several days or if you must turn...
...❖ Because the state of the system is stored to 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the...again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You must turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than one option available for several days or if you must turn...
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...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer ...
...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less... time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer ...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options 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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... button or closing the display panel, you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... button or closing the display panel, you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 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. Getting Started Turning off ...
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. Getting Started Turning off ...