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Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 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. NOTE An ... Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for 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 Vietnam
Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 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. NOTE An ... Connection This equipment is not available in the following table. Do not use for 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 Vietnam
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 Creating a computer-friendly environment........38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 39 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
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... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108...
... Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 104 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108...
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™...
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Computer base and ... and Comfort. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Computer base and ... and Comfort. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...
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... adding external or internal components to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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 ...windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software" on page 43. To use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to a power...
... adding external or internal components to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 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 ...windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software" on page 43. To use external power or to charge the battery you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to a power...
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... that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. 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...
... that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. 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...
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...computer is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 111 for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to charge ...
...computer is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 111 for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to charge ...
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... NOTE When opening or 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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... NOTE When opening or 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 and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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...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 may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or ...computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period...
...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 may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or ...computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. Below are examples of some of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Over a period...
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... cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... page 48 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL ...
... page 48 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL ...
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...System. 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 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ... 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 System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ...
...System. 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 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ... 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 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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... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is off your computer in -use light are off your computer when you to upgrade your work. You must turn off the power while...
... the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. It is off your computer in -use light are off your computer when you to upgrade your work. You must turn off the power while...
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...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current... command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current... command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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...using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you will be lost. Factors to your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep ...mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to save any open programs...
...using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you will be lost. Factors to your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep ...mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to save any open programs...
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... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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...
... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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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... mode by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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...
... mode by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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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... 79 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
... 79 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
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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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
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 ...