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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 Taiwan...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. ...
... 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 Taiwan...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. ...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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...a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
...a hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210...
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...Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can... or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure...
...Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can... or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. If any part of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure...
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... the Thank You message appears. The first time you turn on your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting...internal components to be charged before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer....
... the Thank You message appears. The first time you turn on your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting...internal components to be charged before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer....
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...your computer), or use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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, to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adaptor or ...
...your computer), or use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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, to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible adaptor or ...
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... hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page... 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ...
... hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page... 115 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ...
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... use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) ...closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number...
... use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) ...closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number...
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... power To 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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in until the...
... power To 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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in until the...
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... or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is on... may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be installed, it...
... or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is on... may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be installed, it...
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...You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed, it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up... the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is to work....
...You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed, it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up... the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Slot B is to work....
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... the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... turn off your work. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down...
... turn off your work. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down...
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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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ... 79. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work...
...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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ... 79. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work...
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...will be lost. For information on page 81. 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 in which you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer... to the mode in memory, you power 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 your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may ...
...will be lost. For information on page 81. 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 in which you left off the computer Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer... to the mode in memory, you power 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 your work first. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may ...
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Once 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 ...
Once 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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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 the computer to go into Hibernation...
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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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The...
.... 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The...
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... panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. Once 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 go into Sleep...
... panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. Once 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 go into Sleep...