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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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...your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk... the day. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. 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...
...your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk... the day. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. 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...
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... computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable...
... computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable...
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...to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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 ensure a secure electrical...to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may ...
...to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. 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 ensure a secure electrical...to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may ...
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...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main... charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and...
...time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main... charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and...
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...the screen while on and begin using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and ... (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. This...
...the screen while on and begin using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and ... (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. This...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
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...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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's ... A and Slot B. The Shut Down menu appears. You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove ...
...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. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's ... A and Slot B. The Shut Down menu appears. You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove ...
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... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
... the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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...completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... (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. 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 ...
...completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... (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. 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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... to turn off your computer when you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you are off. Each option has...
... to turn off your computer when you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you are off. Each option has...
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...indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves...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...
...indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves...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...
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...; 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 power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off. 74... 79. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode.
...; 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 power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off. 74... 79. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode.
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NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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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.... The Power Options window appears. 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.
.... The Power Options window appears. 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.
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... when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want . Once the computer is running 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...
... when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Sleep if you want . Once the computer is running 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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...Sleep mode, press the power button until the on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive ...other openings. You may also wish to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. Customizing your computer. Caring for details. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your computer This section gives tips on page 111. Never spray cleaner ...
...Sleep mode, press the power button until the on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive ...other openings. You may also wish to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. Customizing your computer. Caring for details. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your computer This section gives tips on page 111. Never spray cleaner ...