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... to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment 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...
... to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment 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...
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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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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Never place a heavy object on the power again until ... Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Never place a heavy object on the power again until ... Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort. Failure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. Avoid prolonged contact to...
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...then 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 must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you can use external power or to complete the ...Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your...
...then 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 must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you can use external power or to complete the ...Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your...
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Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, to follow this ...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...
Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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, to follow this ...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...
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... serious injury. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. The AC power and battery lights on the back of California to a live electrical outlet.
... serious injury. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow blue. The AC power and battery lights on the back of California to a live electrical outlet.
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...run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...plugged 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. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Before using the battery to power the computer. After that...
...run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...plugged 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. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Before using the battery to power the computer. After that...
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...an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond... of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 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 on and begin using ...
...an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond... of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 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 on and begin using ...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless 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 accommodate all of the many possible icons used on...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless 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 accommodate all of the many possible icons used on...
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...remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Slot B is on page 101. If the computer is the top slot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click ...arrow next to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A ...
...remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Slot B is on page 101. If the computer is the top slot. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click ...arrow next to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized 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. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized 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. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out ... computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 103. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out ... computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on page 103. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect...
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... turn off your computer in -use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) 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...
... turn off your computer in -use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) 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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... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use... disk. 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 which you left off. For information...
... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use... disk. 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 which you left off. For information...
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...is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left off. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps ...and programs 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. For information on using...
...is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left off. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps ...and programs 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. For information on using...
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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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... cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning... the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 104. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on...
... cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to suit your particular requirements. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning... the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 104. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on...