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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. Do... 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. Do... 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 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the battery 47 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment........40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the battery 47 28
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... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications 113 Conserving battery power 114...
... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications 113 Conserving battery power 114...
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...a hardware conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card problems 196...Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 212 Hot Key Cards 212 Using the Hot Key Cards 213 Application Cards...
...a hardware conflict 186 A plan of action 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card problems 196...Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 212 Hot Key Cards 212 Using the Hot Key Cards 213 Application Cards...
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... Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture...
... Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture...
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... the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software" on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to a power source" on page 43 before you turn off the power again until the...
... the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software" on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to a power source" on page 43 before you turn off the power again until the...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 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,...or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to do ...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. 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,...or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to do ...
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...turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to ...run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 47 Charging the battery The computer's battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the battery" on page 117 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
...turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to ...run applications, features, and devices. Getting Started 47 Charging the battery The computer's battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the battery" on page 117 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
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... never lift the computer by 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... never lift the computer by 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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... the screen resolution. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your select model may not have all of the screen will dim and... button lock is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may appear on...
... the screen resolution. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your select model may not have all of the screen will dim and... button lock is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may appear on...
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... cables connected to the screen. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the display may cause damage to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the... battery. Before you turn the computer upside down on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer over, make sure that the computer display ...
... cables connected to the screen. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the display may cause damage to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the... battery. Before you turn the computer upside down on page 117. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer over, make sure that the computer display ...
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.... If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with ... computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the ...
.... If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with ... computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the ...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer...
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... are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If...
... are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If...
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...computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode ... memory, so that when you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which...
...computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode ... memory, so that when you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which...
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...mode in which you will try to save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For information on using... ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your unsaved information will ...
...mode in which you will try to save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. For information on using... ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your unsaved information will ...
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... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately 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 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 display the actions that you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to...
... 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 display the actions that you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to...
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... then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. 80 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...
... then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. 80 Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from...
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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 ...