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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by 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...
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by 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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... entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. If the model you...
... entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. If the model you...
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...and computer. 3. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause ...
...and computer. 3. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,...operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause ...
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... place your computer is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. 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 turned ... computer on a hard flat surface. 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor...
... place your computer is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. 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 turned ... computer on a hard flat surface. 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection... in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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...
Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection... in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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...
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... plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL...into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started...
... plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL...into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for information on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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...and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness ...may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of...
...and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness ...may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of...
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... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. 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. 52 Getting Started... 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer *Location...
... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. 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. 52 Getting Started... 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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer *Location...
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... data in memory will not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can damage the computer and the memory module. 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 page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the ...
... data in memory will not be lost. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can damage the computer and the memory module. 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 page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the ...
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...heading under Memory (RAM). 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...
...heading under Memory (RAM). 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...
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.... You must turn off your computer when you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It 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 the first time...
.... You must turn off your computer when you to lose your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It 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 the first time...
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... shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: .... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first ...
... shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: .... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first ...
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... you left off. Be sure to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main... battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down ...
... you left off. Be sure to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main... battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down ...
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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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Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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 ...
Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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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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. 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.