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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 NOTE An adhoc mode is available in ... UK Austria Denmark Germany 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 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 NOTE An adhoc mode is available in ... UK Austria Denmark Germany 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 not available in the following table.
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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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... into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of...
... into any of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of...
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...guides you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of ...windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. 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...
...guides you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of ...windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. 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...
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...pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. Always confirm that 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 follow this instruction may...serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
...pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. Always confirm that 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 follow this instruction may...serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the ...
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...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...occur when your model). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Before using ...
...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...occur when your model). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Before using ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. 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 and begin using it. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the applications...
... slowly open or close the display panel. 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 and begin using it. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the applications...
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... manufacturing technology. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all optical drives are properly connected and ready....
... manufacturing technology. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the... your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all optical drives are properly connected and ready....
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... Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures 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. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot ...
... Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures 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. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot ...
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... additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
... additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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... to add an external device that does not connect using the computer for several days or if you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if...
... to add an external device that does not connect using the computer for several days or if you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if...
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.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it first saves the...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than 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 again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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... down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your work first. Be sure to save your computer sleeps for an extended period...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including...
... down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your work first. Be sure to save your computer sleeps for an extended period...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left it, including...
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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 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.
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...the computer by its display panel or by opening the display panel. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 107. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room,...activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer from Sleep mode To start ...
...the computer by its display panel or by opening the display panel. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 107. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room,...activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer from Sleep mode To start ...
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... have a separate backup copy. 75 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. See your software documentation for further information.
... have a separate backup copy. 75 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. See your software documentation for further information.
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Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. You can use it ...Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 93 It has a number of other features that ...
Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you can recharge it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. You can use it ...Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 93 It has a number of other features that ...