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...Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA 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 the following table. NOTE ...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...
...Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA 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 the following table. NOTE ...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia 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 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 112...
... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery notifications 112...
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... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems...
... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems...
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...up your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to withstand the rigors of travel. Never allow any ...moisture. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the ...
...up your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to withstand the rigors of travel. Never allow any ...moisture. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the ...
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These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn on page 43. 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 appropriate ...
These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you turn on page 43. 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 appropriate ...
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.... Always confirm 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 of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started... adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 socket...
.... Always confirm 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 of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started... adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 socket...
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...the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. The... computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the ...
...the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. The... computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the ...
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...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or ...power required for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer...
...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or ...power required for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer...
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...your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from...Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots...
...your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from...Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots...
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... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the...
... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off light on the system indicator panel glows blue. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the...
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... Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the computer...The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot A is on page 116. The Shut Down menu appears.
... Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. If the computer...The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot A is on page 116. The Shut Down menu appears.
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... one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it must be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. The memory module should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
... one memory module installed for the computer to be installed, it must be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. The memory module should be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
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...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window...Removing the 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 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory...
...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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window...Removing the 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 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory...
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..., you have more than one option available for several days or if you are using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
..., you have more than one option available for several days or if you are using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 77 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down commands. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your hard disk, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the ...
...Hibernation mode shuts the computer down commands. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your hard disk, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the ...
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... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Be sure to save your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Use the following steps to turn off your work or the current state of... part of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
... (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Be sure to save your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Use the following steps to turn off your work or the current state of... part of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 83. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
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... then Power Options. 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 Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. The Power Options...
... then Power Options. 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 Sleep mode. The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into a low-power mode. The Power Options...
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...closing the display panel, you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 119. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other... to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your particular requirements. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to...
...closing the display panel, you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 119. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other... to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your particular requirements. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to...
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... information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to disks (or other removable media) on page 93 for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save...
... information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your file to disks (or other removable media) on page 93 for details. ❖ Back up your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. This feature saves your work since you save...