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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 NOTE An adhoc mode is...Germany Iceland Japan 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. 17 Approved ...
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 NOTE An adhoc mode is...Germany Iceland Japan 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. 17 Approved ...
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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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... and computer. 3. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. It could result in damage or serious... the rigors of the computer. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
... and computer. 3. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. It could result in damage or serious... the rigors of the computer. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
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...not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on page 42 before adding external or ...internal components to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click...
...not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. To use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on page 42 before adding external or ...internal components to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click...
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... have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious... cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. 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,...
... have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious... cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. 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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...power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 110 for system operation and will allow the battery 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ... not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ...
...power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 110 for system operation and will allow the battery 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ... not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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...chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Below are ... of some 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large ...
...chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Below are ... of some 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large ...
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...Removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure...
...Removing the memory module slot cover Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. 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. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure...
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.... The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the...
.... The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the...
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...To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For... more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 57. If you can also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from which you were trying to time, Windows® ...
...To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For... more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 57. If you can also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from which you were trying to time, Windows® ...
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... your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using it for...
... your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using it for...
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...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 page 75. If you...off . 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you change your mind and decide...
...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 page 75. If you...off . 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you change your mind and decide...
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... which you left off. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will... try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you left ...
... which you left off. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will... try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If you left ...
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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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to display the actions that you can be customized. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to display the actions that you can be customized. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
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... computer 2 Click Sleep. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
... computer 2 Click Sleep. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
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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 ...