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... the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 18 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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...
... the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 18 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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...
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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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...the computer and the following information applies. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. ...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 a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia ...
...the computer and the following information applies. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. ...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 a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia ...
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... air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk...
... air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. These components include, ... AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. These components include, ... AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must...
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a... of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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, ...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a... of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you 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, ...
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... by the AC adaptor 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... run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main...
... by the AC adaptor 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... run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any ...
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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any ...
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..., the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be ... display contains an extremely large number 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 all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many...
..., the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be ... display contains an extremely large number 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 all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many...
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... module slot cover 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. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the...
... module slot cover 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. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the...
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... extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. Do not remove... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer.
... extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. Do not remove... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer.
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.... 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking... trying to work. 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.
.... 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking... trying to work. 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.
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... the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 78. For information on how to...storage drive. 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 data...
... off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on page 78. For information on how to...storage drive. 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 data...
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...programs and files you power down the computer. Be sure to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up ...again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 75 Turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may...
...programs and files you power down the computer. Be sure to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up ...again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 75 Turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may...
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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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... options can be set . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode when you were using. 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...
... options can be set . Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode when you were using. 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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... of Power Options screen 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. The Edit Plan Settings...
... of Power Options screen 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. The Edit Plan Settings...