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...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available 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...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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 ...
...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available 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...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 approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 ...
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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 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
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... computer, contains helpful information 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 these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. You... a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury.
... computer, contains helpful information 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 these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. You... a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury.
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See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your ... components to your computer. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 appropriate...
See "Connecting to a power source" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your ... components to your computer. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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 appropriate...
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...in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. 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..., to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a...
...in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. 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..., to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a...
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...or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...113 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on replacing ...
...or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main...113 for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on replacing ...
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... the keyboard area before closing 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for you to...
... the keyboard area before closing 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for you to...
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...when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not have selected all those features... Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your select model may not be able to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in this...
...when you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not have selected all those features... Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your select model may not be able to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in this...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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...down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory ...
...down on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. 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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... your work. If you are off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional...
... your work. If you are off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional...
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...❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:...state of the desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. If you were using the computer for turning off the computer:...
...❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:...state of the desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer hard disk. If you were using the computer for turning off the computer:...
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... the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you ...Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you... system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes ...
... the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you ...Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you... system is stored to memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes ...
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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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...and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 109. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows blue or green (...depending on page 116. Refer to your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to keep your model). Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your...
...and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 109. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows blue or green (...depending on page 116. Refer to your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to keep your model). Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your...
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... to the hard disk at preset intervals. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. If the network you are using goes down...
... to the hard disk at preset intervals. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the computer's temporary memory until you must restart your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. If the network you are using goes down...
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... efficiency. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for...
... efficiency. We recommend you are away from an AC outlet. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for...