User’s Manual 6-11
Power and Power-Up Modes
Installing the battery pack
To install a battery, follow the steps below.
n The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required
by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by
TOSHIBA as replacements.
n Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the
battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery
release latch and cause injuries.
1. Turn the computer’s power off.
2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.
3. Insert the battery pack.
4. Ensure the battery pack lock is moved into its locked position.
Starting the computer by password
To start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started. The following
message appears:
Password=
At this point, the hotkeys Fn + F1 to F9 do not work. They will function after
you enter the password.
1. Battery Pack Lock 2. Battery Pack
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Securing the battery pack