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...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 Australia Canada France...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do...
...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 Australia Canada France...Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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... your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack.
... your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack.
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...42 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 be associated with your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to ...you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows...
...42 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 be associated with your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to ...you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows...
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... to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you 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 the...
... to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you 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 the...
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... could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
... could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue.
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... page 114 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ..., or it is time to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor...
... page 114 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ..., or it is time to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor...
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...extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen... while on battery power. Small bright dots may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
...extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen... while on battery power. Small bright dots may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown...
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown...
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... B. 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. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
... B. 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. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer...Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely ... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely ... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded...
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... a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of the slot. 56 Getting Started Adding... 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.
... a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of the slot. 56 Getting Started Adding... 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.
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Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. If you are using it for the first time...
Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. If you are using it for the first time...
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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 desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main... battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down ...
...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 desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main... battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down ...
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...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Factors 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 try to use and configure ...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 80. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you left off. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to enter Hibernation...
...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Factors 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 try to use and configure ...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 80. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. If you left off. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to enter Hibernation...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. The Edit Plan Settings ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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. The Edit Plan Settings ...
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... to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the...
... to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the...
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... for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work " on page 92 for details. 85 If the network...
... for further information. Computing tips ❖ Save your computer to the hard disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your work " on page 92 for details. 85 If the network...