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11 Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group... on wireless lan function is not available in the following table. 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam ...
11 Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group... on wireless lan function is not available in the following table. 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam ...
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Contents Introduction 26 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Creating a computer-friendly environment........30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Precautions 31 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 33 Setting up your software 33 Registering your computer with Toshiba 34 Adding optional external devices 34 Connecting to a power source 35 Charging the main battery 37 19
Contents Introduction 26 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Creating a computer-friendly environment........30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Precautions 31 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 33 Setting up your software 33 Registering your computer with Toshiba 34 Adding optional external devices 34 Connecting to a power source 35 Charging the main battery 37 19
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... 85 Restoring your work 86 Toshiba's online resources 86 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 88 Power management 89 Using additional batteries 89 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 90 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92 Determining remaining battery power 93 What to...
... 85 Restoring your work 86 Toshiba's online resources 86 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 87 Toshiba's energy-saver design 87 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 88 Power management 89 Using additional batteries 89 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 90 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92 Determining remaining battery power 93 What to...
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...hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ... speakers or headphones..........113 Using tablet mode 113 Preparing to use the tablet 113 Using tablet mode 115 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 116 Returning the computer to its original configuration 116 Using PC Cards 117 Inserting a PC Card 117 Removing a ...
...hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ... speakers or headphones..........113 Using tablet mode 113 Preparing to use the tablet 113 Using tablet mode 115 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 116 Returning the computer to its original configuration 116 Using PC Cards 117 Inserting a PC Card 117 Removing a ...
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...can help you 166 Resolving a 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 drive problems 173 Optical drive (optional) problems 174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card problems 176 Printer... habits 183 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 184 If you need further assistance 188 Before you contact Toshiba 188 Contacting Toshiba 188 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 189 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190
...can help you 166 Resolving a 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 drive problems 173 Optical drive (optional) problems 174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card problems 176 Printer... habits 183 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 184 If you need further assistance 188 Before you contact Toshiba 188 Contacting Toshiba 188 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 189 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190
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...computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to ...withstand the rigors of the computer. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose ...
...computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to ...withstand the rigors of the computer. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose ...
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... vary according to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting... external power or to your computer 33 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 35. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your user account,...
... vary according to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting... external power or to your computer 33 NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 35. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your user account,...
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Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may have been 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, to operate. Always grasp the plug ... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord...
Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may have been 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, to operate. Always grasp the plug ... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord...
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Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in .... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main...
Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in .... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main...
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...completely charged and ready to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time.... Getting Started Charging the main battery 37 ❖ Glows blue 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 not plugged into an AC power ...
...completely charged and ready to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time.... Getting Started Charging the main battery 37 ❖ Glows blue 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 not plugged into an AC power ...
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Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
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... features. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 39 To learn how to rotate the display panel or use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all possible configurations for an entire product Series. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode, you...
... features. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 39 To learn how to rotate the display panel or use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all possible configurations for an entire product Series. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode, you...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the display may cause damage to the screen. Before you turn the computer upside down on page 98. 5 Close the display ... computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the display may cause damage to the screen. Before you turn the computer upside down on page 98. 5 Close the display ... computer display is properly closed and is not in tablet mode. Setting the computer down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover ... memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Front of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. The memory module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover ... memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Front of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. The memory module...
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...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 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... under Memory (RAM). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
...must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 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... under Memory (RAM). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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.... It is a good idea to lose your computer when you to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
.... It is a good idea to lose your computer when you to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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... disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that does not connect using the computer for turning off the computer: ...on your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk. 62 ...
... disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that does not connect using the computer for turning off the computer: ...on your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk. 62 ...
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... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 68. 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 can continue working from Sleep takes... the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 ❖ When starting up again...
... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 68. 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 can continue working from Sleep takes... the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 ❖ When starting up again...
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To use any of these methods, you first need to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Configuring Sleep ...
To use any of these methods, you first need to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 69 Configuring Sleep ...
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... are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer 73 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer.... For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 101. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, even across the room, make sure all...
... are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer 73 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer.... For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 101. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, even across the room, make sure all...