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...Denmark 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. 17 Approved... 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia
...Denmark 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. 17 Approved... 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 Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia
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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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... Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional...
... Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional...
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... 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer .......111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of used batteries 116 Traveling tips 117 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 118 Exploring the desktop...
... 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from the computer .......111 Inserting a charged battery 113 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of used batteries 116 Traveling tips 117 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 118 Exploring the desktop...
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... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems...
... system can help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat ... injury or damage to follow these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat ... injury or damage to follow these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to skin. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum...
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...names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to charge the battery you can use external power or to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" ... may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor....
...names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to charge the battery you can use external power or to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" ... may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor....
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... could cause fire or damage to the computer 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... Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug...
... could cause fire or damage to the computer 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... Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash...
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash...
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...all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the...
...all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel.
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel.
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...have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure ... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed...
...have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure ... configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed...
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...cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw that secures 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. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected ...
...cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw that secures 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. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected ...
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... up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If...
... up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If...
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...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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket ... 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 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of the slot.
...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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket ... 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 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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... off your computer. ❖ You must turn off the computer Depending on your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing...
... off your computer. ❖ You must turn off the computer Depending on your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing...
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...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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk....the current 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...
...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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to hard disk....the current 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...
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... where you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs...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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to your...
... where you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your hard disk, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs...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 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Be sure to your...
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80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 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.
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. 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.
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...'s settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you have turned off light glows blue. Refer to your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your computer Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the...all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and...
...'s settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you have turned off light glows blue. Refer to your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to customize your computer Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the...all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and...