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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 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 adhoc mode...
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 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 adhoc mode...
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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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...display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your Computer model may...options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to ...
...display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your Computer model may...options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to ...
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... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and... of use, and to withstand the rigors of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack.
... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and... of use, and to withstand the rigors of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack.
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...your computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU ..." that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer Important information...
...your computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU ..." that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer Important information...
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.... Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, ... to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
.... Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, ... to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
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...input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer.... more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Before using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on your computer is using all of the...
...input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer.... more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Before using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on your computer is using all of the...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... is operated 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 be able to all of the screen while on your computer. Below ... to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons ...
... is operated 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 be able to all of the screen while on your computer. Below ... to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons ...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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 , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to...
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected 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 , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to...
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory... memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58.
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory... memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58.
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... perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. This...
... perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. This...
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... turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command...computer uses no data is off . If you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to continue working after turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Options for the first ...
... turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to hard disk. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command...computer uses no data is off . If you have more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off ) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to continue working after turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Options for the first ...
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... configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. 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 . For information on how to the mode in which you left off the computer using the ...
... configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. 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 . For information on how to the mode in which you left off the computer using the ...
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... buttons and lid 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...
... buttons and lid 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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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 ...
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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... computer into Sleep mode. To use any of these methods, you first need 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... computer into Sleep mode. To use any of these methods, you first need 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
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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...