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... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada...
... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada...
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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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...Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of these instructions...precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the ...
...Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of these instructions...precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the ...
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...computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 ... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When 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 displayed...
...computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 ... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When 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 displayed...
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... no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by 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...cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), ...
... no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by 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...cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer), ...
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The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to a live electrical outlet. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to follow ...
The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to a live electrical outlet. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to follow ...
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... with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for information on page 114 for system operation and will be used to select a power level ...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices...
... with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for information on page 114 for system operation and will be used to select a power level ...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices...
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...) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily...
...) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily...
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... features. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all optical drives are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample...
... features. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all optical drives are designed to all of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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; The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove...
... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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; The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove...
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... the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module... into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56.
... the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module... into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56.
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... 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the...
... 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the...
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If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off your work. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-...
If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off your work. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-...
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...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power 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 ... to hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power 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 ... to hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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... Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If 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 Hibernation mode" on page 80. For information on using...and configuring Sleep 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 work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for ...
... Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. If 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 Hibernation mode" on page 80. For information on using...and configuring Sleep 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 work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for ...
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... 81 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. The Edit Plan Settings...
... 81 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. The Edit Plan Settings...
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... as your desk. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable For information about taking care of your battery" on page 117. Cleaning the... computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's...
... as your desk. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable For information about taking care of your battery" on page 117. Cleaning the... computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's...
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... saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See your file to the disk. See "Saving your work since...
... saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See your file to the disk. See "Saving your work since...