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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 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 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... system can help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 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 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
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...damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose ...3. It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer....
...damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose ...3. It could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer....
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 ... the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you turn on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your software setup choices. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 ... the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you turn on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your software setup choices. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...
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...risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that 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 fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or ...Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use a multiple connector. 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, ...
...risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that 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 fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or ...Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use a multiple connector. 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, ...
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... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for...occur when your computer is charged for information on replacing the main battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for...occur when your computer is charged for information on replacing the main battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
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... your screen display when you turn it on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to turn on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on the palm... be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where...
... your screen display when you turn it on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to turn on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on the palm... be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where...
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... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second...
... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
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... Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ...after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
... Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory ...after setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart ...the computer. 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 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart ...the computer. 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 47), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift ...
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It is off . You must turn off your computer in -use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you may ...
It is off . You must turn off your computer in -use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you may ...
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... to where you left it first saves the 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to continue working after turning off . If you left off the computer using the Shut down completely...
... to where you left it first saves the 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to continue working after turning off . If you left off the computer using the Shut down completely...
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...If you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 your work first. Factors to your hard disk, and then... shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the ...
...If you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 your work first. Factors to your hard disk, and then... shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 76 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 76 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
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80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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...) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Refer to keep your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can ...the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. If you place the computer in which you can choose. You may also wish to the screen(s) you have ...
...) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Refer to keep your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can ...the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. If you place the computer in which you can choose. You may also wish to the screen(s) you have ...