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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 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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Exposure to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide...permanent damage to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
Exposure to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide...permanent damage to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ...
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... click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of...software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. See "Connecting to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer...
... click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to charge the battery you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of...software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page 42. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. See "Connecting to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer...
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...to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...connector. Use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use ...
...to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...connector. Use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use ...
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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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..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the...a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with its...
..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the...a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with its...
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... of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display...vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the ...
... of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using it. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display...vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 45 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the ...
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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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Your computer's features...
..., 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 empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Your computer's features...
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...If the computer is the top slot. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be...connected to be installed, it must be lost. You can install one memory module is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1...
...If the computer is the top slot. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be...connected to be installed, it must be lost. You can install one memory module is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1...
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...are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model... 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 page 55. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in slot A. 14 Replace ...
...are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model... 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 page 55. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in slot A. 14 Replace ...
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... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slots (Sample...
... the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slots (Sample...
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... your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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...indefinitely. 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 data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you were using. For information on how ...
...indefinitely. 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 data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you were using. For information on how ...
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...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to your hard disk, ... to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 63 Turning off . For information on page 68. NOTE After your computer sleeps...
...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to your hard disk, ... to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 63 Turning off . For information on page 68. NOTE After your computer sleeps...
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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.
... 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.
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...close the display panel to keep your computer's settings There are disconnected. If you place the computer in which you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops... cables are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Getting Started 71 Customizing your battery" on page 104. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 99. For information about taking care of your computer's settings...
...close the display panel to keep your computer's settings There are disconnected. If you place the computer in which you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops... cables are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Getting Started 71 Customizing your battery" on page 104. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 99. For information about taking care of your computer's settings...