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Do not use 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 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 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... 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 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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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 179 Sound system problems 180 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 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems...
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... Welcome to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®.... We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant...
... Welcome to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®.... We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant...
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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 ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to rain, water...
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 ... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to rain, water...
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... possibly resulting in serious injury. Overheating 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. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer. These... power source" on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket ...
... possibly resulting in serious injury. Overheating 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. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer. These... power source" on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket ...
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or ...damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, ...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or ...damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, ...
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... is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...
... is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on your model, when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...
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... on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces... the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...
... on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces... the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used . 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...
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...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 increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the ...model may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-...
...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 increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the ...model may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-...
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...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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The ... the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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...
...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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The ... the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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...
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... the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned... module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned... module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... for a while. If you are off. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) 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...
... for a while. If you are off. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) 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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...10070; Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 again. ❖ Use ...memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off the ...
...10070; Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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 again. ❖ Use ...memory). Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off the ...
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... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left off. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using.... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use...
... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left off. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using.... ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use...
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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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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 Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) ...
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 Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) ...
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... off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the...
... off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the...