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...Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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 India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam NOTE An... lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use this ...
...Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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 India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam NOTE An... lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is not available in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use this ...
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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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... or cause system failure. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3.... Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ ...
... or cause system failure. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3.... Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ ...
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...use external power or to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer...You message appears. The first time you 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 ...
...use external power or to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer...You message appears. The first time you 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 ...
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... a live electrical outlet, or to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug...
... a live electrical outlet, or to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer...
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer...
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...charged and ready to recharge. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for more than a few hours at ... 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. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
...charged and ready to recharge. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for more than a few hours at ... 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. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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... the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Do not press or push on...for you may not be able to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves ...
... the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Do not press or push on...for you may not be able to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves ...
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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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Your computer's 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Your computer's features ...
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...the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug...Down. 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on...
...the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug...Down. 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on...
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... page 56. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page ...
... page 56. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page ...
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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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the... completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift...
... (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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the... completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift...
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... off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
... off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect...
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... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you were using. You must turn off your computer.... disk. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. If you...
... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you were using. You must turn off your computer.... disk. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. If you...
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...10070; Restarting from where you power down the computer. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information 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 enter Hibernation mode....
...10070; Restarting from where you power down the computer. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information 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 enter Hibernation mode....
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... of Power Options screen 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.
... of Power Options screen 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.
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... peripheral cables are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
... peripheral cables are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
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... can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some...
... can be activated. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some...