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...,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia Australia Canada France Hong...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. Do...
...,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia Australia Canada France Hong...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. Do...
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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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...Safety and Comfort. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric ... could damage the computer or cause system failure. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to skin.
...Safety and Comfort. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric ... could damage the computer or cause system failure. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to skin.
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...your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you turn on page 40 before you can use external power or 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 ...computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited 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 Click...
...your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you turn on page 40 before you can use external power or 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 ...computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited 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 Click...
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage...or to operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage 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, ...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage...or to operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage 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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... of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Getting Started 43 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord...
... of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Getting Started 43 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord...
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...that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...a few hours at a time. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when ...
...that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...a few hours at a time. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue when ...
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... to slowly open or close 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... to slowly open or close 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... and specifications corresponding to all 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 may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film...also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below are examples ...
... and specifications corresponding to all 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 may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film...also an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Below are examples ...
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... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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...
... system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate 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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... Restart 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. 52...
... Restart 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. 52...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. To...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. To...
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... a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are not using it for a while. If you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk...
... a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you are not using it for a while. If you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk...
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... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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... 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 all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 77. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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... 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 all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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... for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down the computer. 74 Getting Started Turning off the ...memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your work first. 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 79. Factors to consider...
... for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system saves any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down the computer. 74 Getting Started Turning off the ...memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to save your work first. 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 79. Factors to consider...
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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 in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
80 Getting Started 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. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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...keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your... dampened cloth. 82 Getting Started Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. If you place the computer in which you have turned off light glows blue. The computer returns to your...
...keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your... dampened cloth. 82 Getting Started Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. If you place the computer in which you have turned off light glows blue. The computer returns to your...