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...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. 17...by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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
...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. 17...by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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
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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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... of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. It could result in damage or serious...to skin. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. 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 humidity...
... of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. It could result in damage or serious...to skin. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. 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 humidity...
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... up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you turn on page 44. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance...
... up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you turn on page 44. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance...
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...a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 remove a plug from... a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor...
...a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 remove a plug from... a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor...
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... AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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...
... AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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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... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
... not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on the palm rest to ...on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may vary depending on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while ...to turn on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on the palm rest to ...on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may vary depending on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while ...to turn on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
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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 the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
... 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 the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system...
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...menu. 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 operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and ...the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B....
...menu. 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 operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and ...the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B....
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 the socket and level when ...18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described...
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 the socket and level when ...18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described...
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... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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.
... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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.
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... 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.
... 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.
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.... ❖ 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or... off the computer using the computer for several days or if you must turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you change your work, system settings...
.... ❖ 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or... off the computer using the computer for several days or if you must turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. If you change your work, system settings...
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... will try to save any open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less... and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left...
... will try to save any open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less... and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left...
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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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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 Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information ...your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section...
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 Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information ...your desk. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section...
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... disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or 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. If the...
... disk at preset intervals. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or 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. If the...