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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 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional batteries 99 Charging batteries 99 Charging the main battery 100 Charging the RTC battery 100 Monitoring main battery power 101 Determining remaining battery power 103 What to do when the main battery runs low ...103 Setting battery notifications 104...
... Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional batteries 99 Charging batteries 99 Charging the main battery 100 Charging the RTC battery 100 Monitoring main battery power 101 Determining remaining battery power 103 What to do when the main battery runs low ...103 Setting battery notifications 104...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard™ problems 180 Printer problems...
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard™ problems 180 Printer problems...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work 39 ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids ... never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of your work 39 ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids ... never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe...
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... to and including "Setting up your software" on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. 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...
... to and including "Setting up your software" on page 41 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. 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...
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...cable, and/or 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...in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious ...
...cable, and/or 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...in serious injury. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious ...
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Never attempt 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) Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power ... serious injury. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow red. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 ...
Never attempt 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) Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power ... serious injury. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glow red. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 ...
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...recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 108 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a...off for system operation and will be used . Getting Started Charging the main battery 45 ❖ Glows red when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC ...
...recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 108 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a...off for system operation and will be used . Getting Started Charging the main battery 45 ❖ Glows red when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC ...
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...) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... the point where it . Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
...) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... the point where it . Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
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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 all of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the...
..., 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 all of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the...
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..., 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. If the computer is ...module is on page 108. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot A is the bottom slot. The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
..., 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. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. If the computer is ...module is on page 108. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Slot A is the bottom slot. The Shut Down menu appears. Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... is to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Slot A is the bottom slot. When the operating...
... is to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up the computer. Slot A is the bottom slot. When the operating...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 110. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. ... must have 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 110. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. ... must have 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off . If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 67 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off . If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 67 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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... 68 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you were using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save...command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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 command to save your files...
... 68 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you were using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save...command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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 command to save your files...
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..., and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 74. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on ... off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left off the computer 69 For information ...
..., and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 74. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on ... off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left off the computer 69 For information ...
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... in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... 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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...