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... equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada...
... equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada...
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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 Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! If ... to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. It could result in damage or serious injury.
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! If ... to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. It could result in damage or serious injury.
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... 42. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer... and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter 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 the...
... 42. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 40 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer... and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter 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 the...
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...could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to ensure a secure electrical connection. ...Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 into the ...
...could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to ensure a secure electrical connection. ...Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 into the ...
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... the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California 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...
... the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California 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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... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 111 for system operation and will 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...
... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 111 for system operation and will 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...
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... never lift the computer by 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... never lift the computer by 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...have selected all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to...of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-...
...have selected all those features. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to...of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-...
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...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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module...
...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. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module...
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... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module..." on page 113. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54.
... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module..." on page 113. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54.
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...memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...
...memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "...
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...'s internal hardware (such as memory), or to add an external device that does not connect using it for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using a USB or IEEE 1394 port on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports...
...'s internal hardware (such as memory), or to add an external device that does not connect using it for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using a USB or IEEE 1394 port on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports...
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... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off. Factors ...
... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no...quickly and automatically return to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off. Factors ...
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... returns 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. 74 Getting Started...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 be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 79. Sleep saves the current ...
... returns 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. 74 Getting Started...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 be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 79. Sleep saves the current ...
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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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... your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard... you were using. Caring for details. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to keep your battery" on page 114. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 136. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity ...
... your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 109. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard... you were using. Caring for details. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to keep your battery" on page 114. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 136. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity ...