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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 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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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 110...
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
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.... See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the ...and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ...
.... See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the ...and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ...
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... of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips ... strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2.
... of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips ... strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2.
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... components to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to a power outlet (even if your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure 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 and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that ...
... components to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to a power outlet (even if your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure 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 and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that ...
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...cord/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 the socket...multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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 in serious injury. An ...
...cord/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 the socket...multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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 in serious injury. An ...
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... plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options ...not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 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...
... plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options ...not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 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...
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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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on...
... 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on...
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... memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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 114. 5 Close the display...
... memory module slot cover The Shut Down menu appears. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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 114. 5 Close the display...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of...
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... that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If you can check that the module is inserted...; 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 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 "...
... that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If you can check that the module is inserted...; 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 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 "...
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.../disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
.../disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
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... to where you left it first saves the 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 order to upgrade your computer. Hibernation...using the Shut Down option to turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Options for turning off the computer ...
... to where you left it first saves the 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 order to upgrade your computer. Hibernation...using the Shut Down option to turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Options for turning off the computer ...
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...unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off. For information on ... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. If you were using...
...unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off. For information on ... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. If you were using...
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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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...(s) you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, 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...
...(s) you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, 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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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. Getting Started Turning off ...
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. Getting Started Turning off ...