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... Salvador Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. Kitts Tobago U.S. Maarten Trinidad Venezuela 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
... Salvador Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. Kitts Tobago U.S. Maarten Trinidad Venezuela 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
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Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 113...
... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 113...
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... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer problems...
... system can help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer problems...
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... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to...
... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to...
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...your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Exposure to withstand the rigors of... the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and...
...your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Exposure to withstand the rigors of... the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and...
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... adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is ...Always operate your computer on the computer. 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 a hard flat ...
... adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is ...Always operate your computer on the computer. 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 a hard flat ...
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... Always grasp the plug directly. 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Getting Started ...to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...
... Always grasp the plug directly. 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Getting Started ...to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...
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...that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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 power the computer. Disconnect...used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 117 for the first...
...that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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 power the computer. Disconnect...used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 117 for the first...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used.
... 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 applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your... appear 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 all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright ...
...are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your... appear 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 all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright ...
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Memory module slot cover* Memory module slot cover* Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the ...is on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut...
Memory module slot cover* Memory module slot cover* Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the ...is on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut...
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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 on page ... extra memory after setting up the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the...
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 on page ... extra memory after setting up the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the...
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...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into... module" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift...
...have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into... module" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift...
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... one option available for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... one option available for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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... after turning off the computer using the Shut 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . For information on page 80....
... after turning off the computer using the Shut 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . For information on page 80....
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...starting up again, the computer returns to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. If you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer 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. NOTE After your computer...
...starting up again, the computer returns to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. If you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer 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. NOTE After your computer...
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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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Once 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 go into Hibernation ...
Once 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 go into Hibernation ...
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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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.