User Guide
Page 17
...,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...
User Guide
Page 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
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
User Guide
Page 30
... 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...
User Guide
Page 32
... 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...
User Guide
Page 34
...active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following ...information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34
...active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following ...information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34
User Guide
Page 40
... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your work area from the... electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer.
... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your work area from the... electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any part of travel. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer.
User Guide
Page 42
... needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are ...
... needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are ...
User Guide
Page 45
...live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. Use of fire or... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
...live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. Use of fire or... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
User Guide
Page 47
...during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the ...hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and...
...during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the ...hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and...
User Guide
Page 48
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 hold the computer...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 hold the computer...
User Guide
Page 49
...when you turn 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 empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check ... shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your computer. Your select model may not ...
...when you turn 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 empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check ... shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your computer. Your select model may not ...
User Guide
Page 52
... the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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...
... the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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...
User Guide
Page 56
... above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost...
... above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost...
User Guide
Page 58
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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...
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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...
User Guide
Page 75
... using the computer 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...
... using the computer 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...
User Guide
Page 76
...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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode ...to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 ...
...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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode ...to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 ...
User Guide
Page 77
... to your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save any open programs and files 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. For information on ...
... to your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save any open programs and files 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. For information on ...
User Guide
Page 79
... 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...
User Guide
Page 82
... Started Turning off light glows blue. If you put the computer in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want .
... Started Turning off light glows blue. If you put the computer in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want .
User Guide
Page 84
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.