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...up on wireless 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France... in the following table. Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment 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
...up on wireless 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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Australia Canada France... in the following table. Do not use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment 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
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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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...result in damage or serious injury. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Avoid ... the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin.
...result in damage or serious injury. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Avoid ... the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin.
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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 your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your software. 1 From ...for the first time, do not turn on page 44. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to your software When you must complete all ...
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 your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your software. 1 From ...for the first time, do not turn on page 44. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to your software When you must complete all ...
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...computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. Always 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, ... instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, ...
...computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. Always 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, ... instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, ...
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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 right side of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord...
... 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 right side of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord...
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... 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the... power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...
... 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you an indication of the... power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using highprecision technology. Small bright dots ... the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel.
Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using highprecision technology. Small bright dots ... the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel.
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... power To turn 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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series...
... power To turn 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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series...
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... module, or both. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114.
... module, or both. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect ... computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect ... computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off . It is being accessed, you are off your work...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off . It is being accessed, you are off your work...
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...one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you must turn off ... turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...
...one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you must turn off ... turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no ...
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...the computer 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 . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in memory, you power down... using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which...
...the computer 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 . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in memory, you power down... using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which...
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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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... or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. 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. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your ...for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your desk. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. 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. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your ...for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your desk. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 92 for details. 85 If the network you are using...
... your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work " on page 92 for details. 85 If the network you are using...