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... Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use...
... Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand 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 Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use...
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
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... energy saving features active, so that you go. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within ...15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system ...
... energy saving features active, so that you go. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within ...15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system ...
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Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose ... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature...
Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose ... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature...
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... those located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into...
... those located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into...
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...if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample ... outlet, or to operate. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 into the socket, to follow this instruction may...
...if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample ... outlet, or to operate. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 into the socket, to follow this instruction may...
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...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when... that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run...
...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when... that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Your select model may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing...applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System...
... time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Your select model may not be able to all of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing...applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System...
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... and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 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 Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow... 2 Click Shut Down. 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.
... and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 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 Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow... 2 Click Shut Down. 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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... side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main...
... side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to continue." This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or ... can check that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to continue." This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or ... can check that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module...
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...Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖... 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 one option available for turning off your computer, save your work, system settings, and ...
...Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖... 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 one option available for turning off your computer, save your work, system settings, and ...
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...all open programs and files you were using. 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 your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer...." on page 78. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
...all open programs and files you were using. 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 your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer...." on page 78. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
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... lists. NOTE These options can be set . Getting Started 77 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... lists. NOTE These options can be set . Getting Started 77 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... display the actions that you can be customized. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
... using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
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NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...