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... Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....lan function is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use...
... Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....lan function is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 26
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...a program from the Start menu...........81 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...82 Starting a program using the Start Search field 83 Saving your work 83 Printing your work 85 Backing up your work 86 Restoring your work 86 Using the optical drive 86 Optical drive components 87 Inserting ...Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95
...a program from the Start menu...........81 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...82 Starting a program using the Start Search field 83 Saving your work 83 Printing your work 85 Backing up your work 86 Restoring your work 86 Using the optical drive 86 Optical drive components 87 Inserting ...Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95
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... 102 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 112 Exploring the desktop...
... 102 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 112 Exploring the desktop...
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...help you 180 Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206...
...help you 180 Resolving a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206...
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... to work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the...
... to work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and ... through steps to set up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and ... through steps to set up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. To use it. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance...
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... to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Power cord/cable AC ... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer...
... to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Power cord/cable AC ... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer...
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... the power required for information on page 104 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
... the power required for information on page 104 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 46 Getting...
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 46 Getting...
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...highprecision technology. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode, you can use Fn+Spacebar to rotate the display panel or use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are examples of some of thin-film ... of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Any small bright dots that all the features and specifications corresponding to increase...
...highprecision technology. NOTE While in Primary Landscape mode, you can use Fn+Spacebar to rotate the display panel or use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your display are examples of some of thin-film ... of the many possible icons used on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Any small bright dots that all the features and specifications corresponding to increase...
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.... Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
.... Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
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... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all ...
... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses ...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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all ...
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... The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
... The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left it, including all open documents and programs 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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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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... the computer. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
... the computer. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
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...save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer 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. See... your work frequently. This feature saves your work " on page 83 for details. 76 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides ...
...save feature that can be activated. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer 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. See... your work frequently. This feature saves your work " on page 83 for details. 76 See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides ...
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...varies depending on the model selected. This is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on usage. Battery may not be replaced. Published battery life numbers are away from an AC outlet. After a period of which...normal for detailed information. 94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced...
...varies depending on the model selected. This is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on usage. Battery may not be replaced. Published battery life numbers are away from an AC outlet. After a period of which...normal for detailed information. 94 Mobile Computing Running the computer on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced...
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... has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is attached. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Changes to these settings ...may cause the battery meter to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for better ...
... has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off , even when AC power is attached. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Changes to these settings ...may cause the battery meter to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for better ...
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... off. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. 96 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may vary ...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to work for use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Doing so may purchase a battery module for many hours without an AC power source, you travel and need to run applications,...
... off. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. 96 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may vary ...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to work for use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Doing so may purchase a battery module for many hours without an AC power source, you travel and need to run applications,...