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.../g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available 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 802.11a (5 GHz...
.../g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available 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 802.11a (5 GHz...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
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... a disc with the computer off 87 Caring for optical discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
... a disc with the computer off 87 Caring for optical discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
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... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 102 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 102 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
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... you 154 Resolving a hardware conflict 154 A plan of action 154 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........155 Power and the batteries 156 Keyboard problems 157 Display problems 158 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........160 Optical drive problems 162 Sound system problems 163 ...® operating system 168 If you need further assistance 173 Before you contact Toshiba 173 Contacting Toshiba 173 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 174 Toshiba's worldwide offices 174 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 176 Hot Key Cards 176 Using the Hot Key Cards 177 Application Cards...
... you 154 Resolving a hardware conflict 154 A plan of action 154 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........155 Power and the batteries 156 Keyboard problems 157 Display problems 158 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........160 Optical drive problems 162 Sound system problems 163 ...® operating system 168 If you need further assistance 173 Before you contact Toshiba 173 Contacting Toshiba 173 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 174 Toshiba's worldwide offices 174 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 176 Hot Key Cards 176 Using the Hot Key Cards 177 Application Cards...
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...features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to ... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that...
...features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to ... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again...
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...for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will...vary depending on page 46. Using 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 to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer...
...for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will...vary depending on page 46. Using 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 to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer...
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...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, 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... AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, 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... AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
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...into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility ...
...into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility ...
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... press or push on and begin using it. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... press or push on and begin using it. 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are...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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large...
... all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are...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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large...
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If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are not ...
If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are not ...
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... saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... 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 open programs and files you were using. For information on how to use ...
... saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... 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 open programs and files you were using. For information on how to use ...
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... When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main... current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to...
... When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main... current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to...
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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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... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 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 the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to be customized. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the...
... then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. To use any of all open programs and files to be customized. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the...
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... when you want the computer to display the actions that you 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...
... when you want the computer to display the actions that you 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...
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...and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 116. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on the Sleep options set. NOTE Please handle your power usage settings. If you place the computer in which you can customize ...about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on /off the computer, close the display panel to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never spray cleaner directly onto ...
...and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 116. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on the Sleep options set. NOTE Please handle your power usage settings. If you place the computer in which you can customize ...about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on /off the computer, close the display panel to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never spray cleaner directly onto ...