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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...
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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 29
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 29
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... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
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... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
... 111 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 112 Changing the main battery 113 Removing the battery from the computer .......113 Inserting a charged battery 115 Taking care of your battery 116 Safety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 Disposing of used batteries 118 Traveling tips 119 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 120 Exploring the desktop...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
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.... If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
.... If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ...using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
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Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as stereo ... working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the...
Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as stereo ... working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the...
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... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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...
... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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...
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...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection....cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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...
...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection....cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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...
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... than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power...AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light...
... than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power...AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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. Opening the...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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. Opening the...
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.... Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This information applies ...or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also...
.... Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This information applies ...or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close...
... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close...
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...slot cover. Do not try to work. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Do not remove the memory... module" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time...
...slot cover. Do not try to work. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Do not remove the memory... module" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time...
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System ...window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot A Slot B Front...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System ...window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot A Slot B Front...
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...'s disk light and the drive-in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer. You must turn off the power while a disk...
...'s disk light and the drive-in order to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer. You must turn off the power while a disk...
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... power to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main... battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 80. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ...
... power to save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main... battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 80. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer ...
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... mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first..., see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you ...in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting 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...
... mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first..., see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you ...in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting 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...
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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 computer to be set separately...
... 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 computer to be set separately...