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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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... and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following...compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...
... and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following...compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...
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...and sources of use, and to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are ... not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of personal injury or ...
...and sources of use, and to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are ... not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of personal injury or ...
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...AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖... Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with 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 and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in...
...AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖... Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with 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 and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in...
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...cord/cable, and/or 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 use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid ... 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 the computer. Use of fire ...
...cord/cable, and/or 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 use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to avoid ... 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 the computer. Use of fire ...
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...malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few ...the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the...
...malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few ...the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the...
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... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it.
... never lift the computer by 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 and begin using it.
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.... Any small bright dots that all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer,...and specifications corresponding to all 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 examples of some of the many possible...
.... Any small bright dots that all those features. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer,...and specifications corresponding to all 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 examples of some of the many possible...
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...memory module slot cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to ...the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate...
...memory module slot cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to ...the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate...
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.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. TECHNICAL NOTE... memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. TECHNICAL NOTE... memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the computer has recognized the...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the computer has recognized the...
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... of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off your computer when you to fully charge the main battery.
... of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off your computer when you to fully charge the main battery.
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... return to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Since Hibernation mode does... first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the...
... return to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Since Hibernation mode does... first saves the current state of the computer to hard disk. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the...
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...down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents...
...down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including all open documents...
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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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... power button or closing the display panel, you can start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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...
... power button or closing the display panel, you can start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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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... Turning off the computer 83 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... Turning off the computer 83 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.