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... UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in...
... UK Austria Denmark Germany Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in...
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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
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... place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...heavy object onto the computer. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Computer base and ...
... place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...heavy object onto the computer. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Computer base and ...
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..." on page 42. Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on the computer for the first time... computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
..." on page 42. Setting up your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on the computer for the first time... computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... 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 remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to...
... 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 remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to...
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...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on your model). Continuing...
...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on your model). Continuing...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel ...
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...Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may appear on the computer...may not be able to all of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and specifications ...
...Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may appear on the computer...may not be able to all of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and specifications ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front 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 page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
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... the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration...) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into position.
... the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration...) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into position.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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... diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to lose your computer when you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to lose your computer when you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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...down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than 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. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files... Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
...down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than 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. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files... Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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.... Be sure 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. Sleep saves the ...
.... Be sure 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. Sleep saves the ...
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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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
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...drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Caring for details. 82 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep ...computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust ...
...drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Caring for details. 82 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep ...computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue or green (depending on page 136. See "Toshiba Utilities" on your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust ...
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... the network you are working, you must restart your work frequently. It is easy to put off backing up your files to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work stays in a safe place. See "Saving your computer to...
... the network you are working, you must restart your work frequently. It is easy to put off backing up your files to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work stays in a safe place. See "Saving your computer to...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when...