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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 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 28
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 28
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... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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... Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 165 Power supply mode settings 165 Battery settings 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 TOSHIBA Button Support 167 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint...
... Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 165 Power supply mode settings 165 Battery settings 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 TOSHIBA Button Support 167 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint...
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34 Contents A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems 193 Sound system ...in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using...
34 Contents A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems 193 Sound system ...in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using...
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...energy. 36 You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your computer will ...has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts ...
...energy. 36 You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your computer will ...has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts ...
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...off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater...operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to ...
...off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater...operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to ...
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... vary depending on the computer. To use it. 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 software" on page 45 before you can block the vents located at... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... vary depending on the computer. To use it. 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 software" on page 45 before you can block the vents located at... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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...), or use a multiple connector. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a... plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. 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, ...
...), or use a multiple connector. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a... plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. 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, ...
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... for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/...cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on page 119 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...
... for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/...cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on page 119 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...
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... not force it beyond the point where 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 a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
... not force it beyond the point where 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 a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
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... in this guide. This information applies to all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you have selected all of the icons or...
... in this guide. This information applies to all those features. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you have selected all of the icons or...
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... the memory module slot cover. 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; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display... slot cover 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.
... the memory module slot cover. 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; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 119. 5 Close the display... slot cover 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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... computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
... computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
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...(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or...change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory...
...(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or...change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory...
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... be using it for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer when you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample...
... be using it for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are off the power while a disk/disc is off your computer when you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample...
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...you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "...
...you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "...
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...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 using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ...
...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 using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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 internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ...
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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 ...
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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... AC power. ❖ Lid 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 enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.
... AC power. ❖ Lid 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 enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options.