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... Uruguay Bolivia Colombia Dominica El Salvador Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. Do not use 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...
... Uruguay Bolivia Colombia Dominica El Salvador Guadeloupe Honduras Netherlands Antilles Paraguay St. Do not use 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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... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, ... that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34 To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, ... that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34 To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake...
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...included with the underside or surface of travel. If any part of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to withstand the rigors of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the ...power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or...
...included with the underside or surface of travel. If any part of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to withstand the rigors of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the ...power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or...
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...on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your computer ...Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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 page 45...
...on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your computer ...Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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 page 45...
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...a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by 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 ... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord...
...a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by 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 ... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord...
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...the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for ... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the ...
...the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for ... the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the ...
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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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... display when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on... your computer. Over a period of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons...
... display when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on... your computer. Over a period of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons...
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... 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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...
... 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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...
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..., verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If 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 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
..., verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If 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 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
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... memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or ...
If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or ...
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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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...are 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ...
...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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state...are 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 after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your ...
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... When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. Sleep saves the current state ...of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While 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 left off the ...
... When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. Sleep saves the current state ...of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While 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 left off the ...
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... button Set this option to Shut down lists. NOTE These options 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...
... button Set this option to Shut down lists. NOTE These options 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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... the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to the screen(s) you click the power button 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...
... the computer 4 Click Power buttons and lid to the screen(s) you click the power button 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 after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.