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.../g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a... (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® ...
.../g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a... (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® ...
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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 28
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 28
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... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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... Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 165 Power supply mode settings 165 Battery settings 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 TOSHIBA Button Support 167 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint...
... Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 165 Power supply mode settings 165 Battery settings 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 TOSHIBA Button Support 167 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint...
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34 Contents A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems 193 Sound system ...in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using...
34 Contents A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems 193 Sound system ...in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using...
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... is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in... AC power mode. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management...
... is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in... AC power mode. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management...
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... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never...
... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never...
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... Important information on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖...: ❖ 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 can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer.
... Important information on the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖...: ❖ 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 can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer.
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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 connection. An overload ..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer 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 TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly...
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 connection. An overload ..., possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer 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 TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly...
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... be completely charged and ready to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC... correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge. Your computer's ...
... be completely charged and ready to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC... correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge. Your computer's ...
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... to slowly open or close 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
... to slowly open or close 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time 51 ...Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the computer chassis, unless you may not be able to increase the...
This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time 51 ...Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the computer chassis, unless you may not be able to increase the...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to... computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. otherwise, skip to... computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... computer right side up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have .... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing...
... computer right side up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have .... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... the cable to one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... the cable to one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before...Before using . If you change your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down...
... the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before...Before using . If you change your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down...
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...extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. Sleep saves...and programs 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 using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
...extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. Sleep saves...and programs 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 using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Advanced settings tab of the...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Advanced settings tab of the...