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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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...; compliant. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the...® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful,...
...; compliant. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the...® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful,...
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... Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions...10070; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid...
... Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions...10070; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid...
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... the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Using your computer...
... the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Using your computer...
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.... Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp... the plug directly. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension ...
.... Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp... the plug directly. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension ...
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...power required for information on page 119 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time...
...power required for information on page 119 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time...
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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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...dots may appear 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 all those features. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may not have ...technology. Your select model may not be able to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of...
...dots may appear 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 all those features. Over a period of the screen will dim and you may not have ...technology. Your select model may not be able to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of...
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... module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main...
... module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main...
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... can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You... a memory module with the computer turned on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 ...
... can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You... a memory module with the computer turned on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 ...
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...at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started... Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start...
...at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started... Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start...
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... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you to lose your computer when...
... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer in -use light are not using the computer for several days or if you to lose your computer when...
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...computer 79 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to the state in which you left off . If you left it first saves 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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before...
...computer 79 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to the state in which you left off . If you left it first saves 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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before...
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... and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main... from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you will try to your internal storage drive, and then shuts...
... and programs to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main... from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you will try to your internal storage drive, and then shuts...
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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 Hibernate if you want . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of...
... 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 Hibernate if you want . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of...