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... wireless lan function is not available in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada...
... wireless lan function is not available in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada...
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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 26
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... Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95 Using additional batteries 95 Charging batteries 95 Charging the main battery 96 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring main battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery notification 100...
... Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95 Using additional batteries 95 Charging batteries 95 Charging the main battery 96 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring main battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery notification 100...
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... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems...
... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems...
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... could damage the computer or cause system failure. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of use, and to skin. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent...the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Never place a heavy...
... could damage the computer or cause system failure. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of use, and to skin. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent...the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Never place a heavy...
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...are not limited to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the... or internal components to your computer. Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer...
...are not limited to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the... or internal components to your computer. Setting up your software" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer...
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...Use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury....to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...
...Use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury....to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...
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... (depending on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is using the battery to power the computer, you...
... (depending on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is using the battery to power the computer, you...
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... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to the right...
... force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to the right...
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...information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also... of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an...
...information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also... of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an...
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... cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up ... the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55.
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up ... the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55.
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Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... 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 main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... 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 main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it , including ...working after turning off the computer using the Shut 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 save your files and make sure all , wait a...
... to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it , including ...working after turning off the computer using the Shut 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 save your files and make sure all , wait a...
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...state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs and files you were using the Hibernation ... your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less...
...state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs and files you were using the Hibernation ... your hard disk, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less...
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The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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 ...
The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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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...light glows blue or green (depending on page 107. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops ...located). Moving the computer Before moving your model). Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on your computer. Caring for your computer 73 Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off the computer...
...light glows blue or green (depending on page 107. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops ...located). Moving the computer Before moving your model). Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on your computer. Caring for your computer 73 Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off the computer...
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... the hard disk at preset intervals. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to put...
... the hard disk at preset intervals. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to put...
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... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you...
... you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that you...