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... this equipment except in 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....
... this equipment except in 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....
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Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
Contents Introduction 32 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 34 Other documentation 35 Service options 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Creating a computer-friendly environment........36 Keeping yourself comfortable 37 Precautions 37 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 38 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Connecting to a power source 41 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 26
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... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
... the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging batteries 90 Charging the main battery 91 Charging the RTC battery 91 Monitoring main battery power 92
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... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
... 96 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 97 Changing the main battery 98 Removing the battery from the computer .........98 Inserting a charged battery 100 Taking care of your battery 101 Safety precautions 101 Maintaining your battery 102 Disposing of used batteries 103 Traveling tips 104 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 105 Exploring the desktop...
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...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive ...Acoustic Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something... Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
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...safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the ... up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. 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. ...
...safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the ... up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. 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. ...
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... to your software setup choices. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through...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 description and click Next. 5 ...
... to your software setup choices. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through...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 description and click Next. 5 ...
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... the plug directly. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of... an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ...
... the plug directly. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of... an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ...
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...devices. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ... the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with its...
...devices. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ... the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with its...
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... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. This information applies to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on...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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on the...
... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. This information applies to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on...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 ensure that all optical drives are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on the...
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... cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 98. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 98. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53. If you...
... after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory ...module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 53. If you...
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... computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory modules Front of the slot.
... computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory modules Front of the slot.
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... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 59 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 59 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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... turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to turn off ..... Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to continue working after turning off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you ...
... turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to turn off ..... Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to continue working after turning off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you ...
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...for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some...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 For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
...for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some...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 For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
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NOTE These options can be set separately 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
NOTE These options can be set separately 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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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 close the display panel. Getting Started 65 ...
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 close the display panel. Getting Started 65 ...
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Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files ...
Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. You can place the computer into a low-power mode. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files ...
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... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...