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... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia...
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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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... 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 179 Disk drive problems 181 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 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems...
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Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum ... can become hot! Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. You...
Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum ... can become hot! Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. You...
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...the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited 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 ... page 41 before you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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 ...
...the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited 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 ... page 41 before you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. 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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...of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (...plug directly. Always confirm that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. Always use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been ...
...of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (...plug directly. Always confirm that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. Always use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been ...
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... birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to...on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) ...
... birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to...on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) ...
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... glows blue. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . After that reduces the power... AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select...
... glows blue. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . After that reduces the power... AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select...
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... are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display... first time The computer is now ready for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.
... are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display... first time The computer is now ready for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power.
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... of the icons or switches shown on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
... of the icons or switches shown on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
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... computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration... computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration... computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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... right side 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 . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 48 to work. ... If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the...
... right side 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 . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 48 to work. ... If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the...
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...computer Memory slots (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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the slot. If the computer does not recognize the memory... below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
...computer Memory slots (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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the slot. If the computer does not recognize the memory... below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
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...; operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
...; operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to... to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. 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...
... the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to... to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. 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...
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... will try 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 . Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 77....using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in which you left off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...
... will try 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 . Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 77....using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in which you left off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
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...cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 135. To keep dust and dirt ... requirements. You may also wish to your power usage settings. The computer returns to clean the computer. 82 Getting Started Customizing your battery" on page 115. There are disconnected. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never ...
...cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 135. To keep dust and dirt ... requirements. You may also wish to your power usage settings. The computer returns to clean the computer. 82 Getting Started Customizing your battery" on page 115. There are disconnected. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never ...
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... have an automatic save it to disks (or other removable media) on page 89 for details. ❖ Back up your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. 84 Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently...
... have an automatic save it to disks (or other removable media) on page 89 for details. ❖ Back up your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. 84 Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently...