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...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. ...to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 ...
...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. ...to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 ...
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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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...onto the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to withstand the rigors of these...
...onto the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ...humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to withstand the rigors of these...
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... user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components 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 choose your background and then click ...Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. These components include, but are not limited to a power...
... user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components 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 choose your background and then click ...Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. These components include, but are not limited to a power...
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... cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to avoid any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector...injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you 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...
... cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Failure to avoid any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector...injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you 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...
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... be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during...
... be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main... by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during...
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...that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid ... The computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for you may appear on battery power, the screen will dim and you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When...
...that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid ... The computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for you may appear on battery power, the screen will dim and you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When...
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Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system ...
Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system ...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation...
... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation...
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..." on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 A Slot B Front of computer... least one memory module is to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
..." on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 A Slot B Front of computer... least one memory module is to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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..., you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration... 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
..., you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration... 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
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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.
... 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.
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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 ... off. 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 ...
...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 ... off. 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 ...
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...the computer 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure 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 using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. 76 Getting Started...
...the computer 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure 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 using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. 76 Getting Started...
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... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... lists. NOTE These options can be set . 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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... display the actions that you can be customized. 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...
... display the actions that you can be customized. 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. To...
.... 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. To...
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... the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
... the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...