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... in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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 Australia ...Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....
... in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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 Australia ...Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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30 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Outdoor display switch 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the...
30 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Outdoor display switch 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the...
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...™ Memory Boot Utility 150 Booting from a bootable SD card 151 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173
...™ Memory Boot Utility 150 Booting from a bootable SD card 151 Mouse Utility 151 Toshiba Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173
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...until you have taken the computer to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. If any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture.
...until you have taken the computer to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. If any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture.
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... associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the computer for the first time...
... associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the computer for the first time...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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... Use of fire or other damage to the computer 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...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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... Use of fire or other damage to the computer 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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...After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. 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 ...
...After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. 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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... never lift the computer by 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...
... never lift the computer by 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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... you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to all of the TFT manufacturing technology.... also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some ...
... you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to all of the TFT manufacturing technology.... also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some ...
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...the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 110. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including ...the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory ...
...the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 110. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including ...the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory ...
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...on page 56. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer ... cover. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module...
...on page 56. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer ... cover. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module...
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...module is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your system. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE From time to continue." otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs...page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk recovery partition from which you were trying to prevent...
...module is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your system. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE From time to continue." otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you create recovery CDs...page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk recovery partition from which you were trying to prevent...
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... though the computer is off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to upgrade your work. Each option has its advantages. ❖...
... though the computer is off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to upgrade your work. Each option has its advantages. ❖...
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...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 after all open programs and files you were using. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the ... 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 computer to hard disk. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before...
...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 after all open programs and files you were using. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the ... 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 computer to hard disk. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before...
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... system is stored in memory, you will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you power down the... computer. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main...
... system is stored in memory, you will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you power down the... computer. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main...
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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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... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to be customized. The...
... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to be customized. The...
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Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which ...
Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which ...
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NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...