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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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
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... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
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... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
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...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
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...the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Precautions Your ...
...the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Precautions Your ...
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.... 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to be associated with your computer...
.... 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your computer. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to be associated with your computer...
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..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger....
..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger....
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... power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery Never attempt to follow this instruction... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Failure to connect or disconnect a...
... power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Getting Started 43 Charging the main battery Never attempt to follow this instruction... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Failure to connect or disconnect a...
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...1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all those features. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to ...empty. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model...
...1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have selected all those features. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to ...empty. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are designed to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your select model...
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... the computer" on page 98. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration...
... the computer" on page 98. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration...
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...If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module...a memory module If you need to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Memory modules Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the ...
...If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module...a memory module If you need to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Memory modules Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module ...installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory modules Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module ...installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory modules Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To...
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... computer 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.
... computer 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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...; 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again, you ... Sleep. 60 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You must...
...; 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again, you ... Sleep. 60 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You must...
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...the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer For information on how to save any open programs and files ...
...the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer For information on how to save any open programs and files ...
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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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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 .
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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 .
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The on/off the computer 2 Click Sleep. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ ...
The on/off the computer 2 Click Sleep. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ ...
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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 Sleep if you...
... 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 Sleep if you...
