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... on wireless lan function 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico ...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....
... on wireless lan function 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 Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico ...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....
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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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...the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power ...withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Do not turn on the computer and be...
...the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the power ...withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Do not turn on the computer and be...
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... click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to your... on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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 software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. To...
... click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to your... on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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 software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. To...
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.... An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Failure to do so 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 avoid any damage caused ... 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), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample...
.... An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Failure to do so 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 avoid any damage caused ... 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), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample...
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...off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If...Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green...
...off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If...Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows blue or green...
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... to slowly open or close 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... to slowly open or close 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... will dim and you may appear on your computer. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook... to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This information applies to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may appear on...
... will dim and you may appear on your computer. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the notebook... to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This information applies to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your select model may appear on...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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... the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page...
... the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page...
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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. 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. Getting Started 55 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 115. 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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...Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your files and make sure all open programs and...command. ❖ 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer...
...Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your files and make sure all open programs and...command. ❖ 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer...
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...and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on... saves the current state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer...
...and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on... saves the current state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. NOTE After your work first. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer...
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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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... 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 categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
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...system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer ...model). Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring ...
...system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer ...model). Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring ...
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... "Saving your work " on a regular basis. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. It is easy to disks (or other removable...
... "Saving your work " on a regular basis. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 84 Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. It is easy to disks (or other removable...
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... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that... it many times. 102 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in...
... The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that... it many times. 102 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in...