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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 not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the... 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 not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the... 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 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 energy. 34 To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information... you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant.
... computer energy. 34 To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information... you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant.
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... electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources...
... electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources...
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... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer...or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is...
... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer...or other soft material can use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is...
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...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, ... damage to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/...
...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, ... damage to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/...
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... AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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, ...or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes...
... AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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, ...or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used.
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 applications, power management settings, and features used.
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... and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you...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 may not have all optical drives are empty. Any small bright dots that ...
... and icons described in this guide. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you...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 may not have all optical drives are empty. Any small bright dots that ...
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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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 ... page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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;
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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 ... page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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;
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56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. In either ...of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra...
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. In either ...of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra...
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...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 your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right... side up squarely with the socket latches. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 ...
...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 your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right... side up squarely with the socket latches. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 ...
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... than one option available for turning 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... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are not using the Shut down completely... Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you left off .
... than one option available for turning 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... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are not using the Shut down completely... Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you left off .
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... becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue...Sleep command 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
... becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue...Sleep command 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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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 ...
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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To...
... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To...
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...