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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 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 111...
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159 Fingerprint Logon 160 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 172 Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 182 ExpressCard® problems 182 Printer problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....159 Fingerprint Logon 160 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 172 Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 182 ExpressCard® problems 182 Printer problems...
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...to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled ...operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power ...
...to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled ...operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power ...
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...your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage ...to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire...
...your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage ...to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire...
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... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object...adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object...adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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...for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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,... power to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer...
...for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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,... power to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer...
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...into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for the first ..., or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on your model. Continuing ...
...into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 49 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for the first ..., or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on your model. Continuing ...
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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.
... 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.
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...Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on ..., the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information...
...Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on ..., the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables...computer is on page 115. 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 (Sample...
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables...computer is on page 115. 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 (Sample...
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58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 ... side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 ... side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
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... 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 your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is inserted completely into... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears....
... 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 your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is inserted completely into... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears....
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... cause you must turn off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off ) to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for a while.
... cause you must turn off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off ) to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for a while.
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... using the Shut Down option to hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on how to the state in which you left it... your computer, save your work, system settings, and current 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 use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring ...
... using the Shut Down option to hard disk. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on how to the state in which you left it... your computer, save your work, system settings, and current 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 use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring ...
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...commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on...first. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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 page ...
...commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on...first. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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 page ...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 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 display the actions that you can be customized. The Power...
... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 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 display the actions that you can be customized. The Power...
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... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which...
... the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which...