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...-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
...-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
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Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something ... hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems ... Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something ... hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems ... Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
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...; Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ships with the ENERGY... energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you...
...; Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ships with the ENERGY... energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you...
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... are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in...
... are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer ... on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer ... on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in...
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...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do so 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 remove a plug from ...provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...
...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do so 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 remove a plug from ...provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...
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... the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main... turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system operation and will be used to select...
... the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main... turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 115 for system operation and will be used to select...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen... time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample ...
... features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen... time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample ...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory... computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory... computer is on page 115. 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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...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you can verify...Do not try to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you can verify...Do not try to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main...
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.... Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 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 "...up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right...
.... Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 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 "...up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you will not be using the computer for a while. You must turn off your computer when you are not using the...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you will not be using the computer for a while. You must turn off your computer when you are not using the...
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...Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 how to maintain the saved ...
...Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 how to maintain the saved ...
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... computer will try to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open... programs and files you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to the mode in which you...
... computer will try to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open... programs and files you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to the mode in which you...
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NOTE These options 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 ...
NOTE These options 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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... the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 80 Getting Started Turning off light glows green. Once 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...
... the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 80 Getting Started Turning off light glows green. Once 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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... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 82 Getting Started Turning...
... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 82 Getting Started Turning...