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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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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your ...computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba...
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your ...computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba...
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... serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety... prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖...
... serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety... prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖...
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... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See "Connecting... in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on the computer.
... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. See "Connecting... in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on the computer.
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...to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a... socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 socket...
...to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a... socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 socket...
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... power supply. 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 an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white ...a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the...
... power supply. 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 an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white ...a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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. Opening the...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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. Opening the...
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... on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may... not be able to accommodate all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Getting Started 51 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the...
... on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may... not be able to accommodate all those features. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Getting Started 51 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the...
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...lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. The Shut Down menu ...The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down...
...lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. The Shut Down menu ...The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 60. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have .... You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 60. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have .... You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. NOTE From time to prevent programs or ... Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart ...
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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. NOTE From time to prevent programs or ... Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart ...
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... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order 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 turning off ) to...
... the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order 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 turning off ) to...
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... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the ...current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80...
... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the ...current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80...
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...saves the current state of the computer 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 the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. NOTE After your unsaved information will try to ...Hibernation mode. 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it, including ...
...saves the current state of the computer 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 the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. NOTE After your unsaved information will try to ...Hibernation mode. 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it, including ...
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... when you want from the drop-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...
... when you want from the drop-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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...) Advanced settings tab of these methods, you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close action Set...
...) Advanced settings tab of these methods, you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close action Set...
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... after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.
... after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode.