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...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.... Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions 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 ...
...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.... Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions 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 ...
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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 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring for CD or DVD discs 89 Toshiba's online resources 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba's energy-saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 91 Battery Notice 92 Power management 93
... Creating a CD/DVD 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring for CD or DVD discs 89 Toshiba's online resources 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba's energy-saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 91 Battery Notice 92 Power management 93
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... 99 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the battery from the computer .......101 Inserting a charged battery 103 Taking care of your battery 104 Safety precautions 104 Maintaining your battery 105 Disposing of used batteries 106 Traveling tips 107 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 108 Exploring the desktop...
... 99 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 100 Changing the main battery 101 Removing the battery from the computer .......101 Inserting a charged battery 103 Taking care of your battery 104 Safety precautions 104 Maintaining your battery 105 Disposing of used batteries 106 Traveling tips 107 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 108 Exploring the desktop...
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Contents 31 TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 147 Fingerprint utility limitations 148 Fingerprint Enrollment 148 Fingerprint Logon 149 Power-on Security 150 Control Center 151 Password Bank ... system can help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk drive problems 175 Optical drive problems 177 Sound system problems 178 PC Card/Express CardTM problems 178...
Contents 31 TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 147 Fingerprint utility limitations 148 Fingerprint Enrollment 148 Fingerprint Logon 149 Power-on Security 150 Control Center 151 Password Bank ... system can help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk drive problems 175 Optical drive problems 177 Sound system problems 178 PC Card/Express CardTM problems 178...
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...Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat.... 3. Turn off the computer. 2. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
...Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat.... 3. Turn off the computer. 2. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup choices. 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 choose your background and then click... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password,...
...the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to your software setup choices. 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 choose your background and then click... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password,...
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Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 ...liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable ...
Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 ...liability for any risk of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable ...
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... hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. 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...
... hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. 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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...in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by... the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for more than a few...
...in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by... the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 101 for more than a few...
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... it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. This is now ready for the first time The computer ... Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. This is now ready for the first time The computer ... Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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..., do not 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. 46...
..., do not 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all possible configurations for an entire product Series. 46...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 101...
... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 101...
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... page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) ...
... page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) ...
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... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one another, you must remove the top module...
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one another, you must remove the top module...
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... days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to lose your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off...
... days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to lose your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 61 Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for turning off...
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...Hibernation 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...to the state in which you left 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...
...Hibernation 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...to the state in which you left 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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...the computer. For information on page 68. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main...the computer 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. Be sure to enter...
...the computer. For information on page 68. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main...the computer 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. Be sure to enter...
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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. Getting Started 69 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... 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. Getting Started 69 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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...drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 99. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings Starting ... your computer This section gives tips on page 104. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to customize your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the...
...drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you have turned off light glows blue. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 99. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings Starting ... your computer This section gives tips on page 104. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to customize your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the...