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Do not use 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand ...
Do not use 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand ...
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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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... 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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Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something ... hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems ... Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something ... hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems ... Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
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...ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®...of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 35 Your Computer model may ...
...ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®...of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 35 Your Computer model may ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 44 ... on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 44 ... on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that...
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Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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 operate. An overload on a ... no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or ...
Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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 operate. An overload on a ... no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or ...
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... green. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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... light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
... green. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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... light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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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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...switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may appear on your screen display 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
...switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your select model may appear on your screen display 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 an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness...
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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 next to locate the memory module slot ... Shut Down. 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.
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 next to locate the memory module slot ... Shut Down. 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.
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... cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the computer...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on .
... cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the computer...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on .
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... 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is a security feature to continue." For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If you can check that the module... under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is a security feature to continue." For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If you can check that the module... under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you must turn off your computer in -use light are off ) 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 several days or...
... off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you must turn off your computer in -use light are off ) 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 several days or...
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.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖...
.... 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 Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖...
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... of the computer 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. If you left off....you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 unsaved information will lose data if the main...
... of the computer 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. If you left off....you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 unsaved information will lose data if the main...
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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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... want the computer to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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...
... want the computer to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the 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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... 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.