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... Dominica El Salvador Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. 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...
... Dominica El Salvador Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. 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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With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power ..., so that your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 34 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve energy... multimedia computing. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power ..., so that your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 34 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve energy... multimedia computing. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
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Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease ...
Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease ...
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...AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on your software" on page 45. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to...base of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is ...
...AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on your software" on page 45. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not limited to...base of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is ...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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, to ensure a secure ...overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Always use a multiple connector. Use the ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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, to ensure a secure ...overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Always use a multiple connector. Use the ...
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... for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer...light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information...
... for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer...light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information...
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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 the palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
... 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 the palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
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...the many possible icons used on your display are designed to all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on the usage of the ...Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model may appear on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer: (Sample ...
...the many possible icons used on your display are designed to all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on the usage of the ...Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model may appear on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer: (Sample ...
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... in the lower-right corner of computer *Location may vary (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; Memory module slot cover* Memory module slot cover* Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image... module slot cover. 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.
... in the lower-right corner of computer *Location may vary (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; Memory module slot cover* Memory module slot cover* Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image... module slot cover. 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.
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... need to work. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting...
... need to work. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting...
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...squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) ...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under...
...squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) ...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under...
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... damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you to turn off . You must turn off ) to upgrade your computer.
... damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. If you to turn off . You must turn off ) to upgrade your computer.
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... mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ 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 from Hibernation takes a... little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before...
... mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ 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 from Hibernation takes a... little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before...
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... becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you power down commands. ❖ When ... documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you 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...
... becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you power down commands. ❖ When ... documents and programs to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you 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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If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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 ...
If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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.