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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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... USB Sleep and Charge 171 Power supply mode settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 174 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 175 Windows® Mobility Center 176 Tablet PC Settings 177 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 179 TOSHIBA Accessibility 180 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 181 Fingerprint Authentication...
... USB Sleep and Charge 171 Power supply mode settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 174 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 175 Windows® Mobility Center 176 Tablet PC Settings 177 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 179 TOSHIBA Accessibility 180 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 181 Fingerprint Authentication...
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... help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems 203 Sound system problems 204 PC Card problems... habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 219
... help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems 203 Sound system problems 204 PC Card problems... habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 219
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...is set to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you ...go. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ...
...is set to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you ...go. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ...
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...or damage to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Precautions Your computer... is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. 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. ...
...or damage to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Precautions Your computer... is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. 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. ...
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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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. To use ...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Always make sure...
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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. To use ...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Always make sure...
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..., or to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to the computer. 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,...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Power...
..., or to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to the computer. 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,...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Power...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply... the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply... the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
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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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... computer chassis are designed to ensure that may appear on your display are empty. 3 Make sure the power button lock is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your screen display... to rotate the display panel or use Fn+Spacebar to all possible configurations for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on battery power. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode, you may not have selected all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing ...
... computer chassis are designed to ensure that may appear on your display are empty. 3 Make sure the power button lock is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your screen display... to rotate the display panel or use Fn+Spacebar to all possible configurations for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on battery power. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode, you may not have selected all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing ...
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..., make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the display may cause damage to the screen. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration...) Locating the memory module slot cover Setting the computer down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started...
..., make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the display may cause damage to the screen. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration...) Locating the memory module slot cover Setting the computer down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started...
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... steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up the... cover. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 60. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up the... cover. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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.... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If the computer does not recognize the memory .... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying...
.... To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If the computer does not recognize the memory .... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying...
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... is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To...
... is being accessed, you to lose your computer when you are off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To...
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...left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ...it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings...
...left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ...it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work, system settings...
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... your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on page 81. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you were using.... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less ...
... your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on page 81. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you were using.... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less ...
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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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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 the display panel. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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 the display panel. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power...