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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® ...
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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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...compliant, it is set to a configuration that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world... of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Introduction...
...compliant, it is set to a configuration that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world... of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Introduction...
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... to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat... on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel.
... to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat... on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel.
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using 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. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using 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. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation...
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...grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always 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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting ...
...grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always 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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting ...
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...power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power ...for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an ...
...power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power ...for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an ...
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... the keyboard area before closing 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... the keyboard area before closing 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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...all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This information applies to all possible configurations... for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate ...
...all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This information applies to all possible configurations... for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. ... the Start menu. 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 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. ... the Start menu. 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 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate...
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... hang up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You... can now continue setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it...
... hang up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You... can now continue setting up the next time you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it...
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... 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main...
... 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn...
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.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, 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. ❖...
.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, 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. ❖...
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... the computer 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 returns ... memory, you will be lost. 80 Getting Started Turning off . Factors to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
... the computer 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 returns ... memory, you will be lost. 80 Getting Started Turning off . Factors to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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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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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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click ...
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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click ...