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...802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in the following table. 17 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 not ...use 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 Australia Canada France ...
...802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in the following table. 17 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 not ...use 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 Australia Canada France ...
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Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
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... computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34 Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, ...can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ...
... computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34 Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, ...can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ...
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... result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than... computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to an authorized service center.
... result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than... computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to an authorized service center.
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...AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ...operate your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on...
...AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ...operate your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on...
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...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may have been provided with... your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used...
...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may have been provided with... your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used...
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...reduces the power required for information on your computer is using all of the battery cannot occur when your model when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC ...power source with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
...reduces the power required for information on your computer is using all of the battery cannot occur when your model when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC ...power source with its battery already installed. After that, the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you ... display when you may not have selected all those features. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any ...
... and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you ... display when you may not have selected all those features. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any ...
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... turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 52... is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample...
... turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 52... is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample...
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... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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... try again. otherwise, click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 your computer without your permission to continue." Checking total memory When you add or...
... try again. otherwise, click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 your computer without your permission to continue." Checking total memory When you add or...
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...turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you left off. Factors to consider ...when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using the computer...
...turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you left off. Factors to consider ...when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using the computer...
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...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For... down the computer. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode...
...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For... down the computer. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode...
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... want the computer to shut down lists. Getting Started 77 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... want the computer to shut down lists. Getting Started 77 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... click the power button in the Start menu. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... click the power button in the Start menu. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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. To use any of these methods, you first need...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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. To use any of these methods, you first need...
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NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...