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... equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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...
... equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not 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 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery alarms 108...
... Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery alarms 108...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 192 Sound system problems 193 PC Card ...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 203 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 212 Without a password ...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Optical drive problems 192 Sound system problems 193 PC Card ...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 203 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security 212 Without a password ...
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Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to follow these ...instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. 40 Getting Started Selecting...
Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to follow these ...instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. 40 Getting Started Selecting...
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To use it. Click Next to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you turn on page 44. See "Connecting ... Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to the Internet and click Next. The first time you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next...
To use it. Click Next to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you turn on page 44. See "Connecting ... Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to the Internet and click Next. The first time you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next...
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... 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 the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk ...of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
... 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 the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk ...of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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... the first time, 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to... recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows green. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power ...
... the first time, 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to... recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery lights glows green. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power ...
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... the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
... the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
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... an entire product Series. Your select model may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-...film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those...
... an entire product Series. Your select model may appear on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-...film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those...
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... or Shut Down (depending on page 111. otherwise, skip to room temperature before they have cooled. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). Allow the module to cool to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer...module can be installed in the memory module slot on , begin at step 1; Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Installing a memory module with the computer's ...
... or Shut Down (depending on page 111. otherwise, skip to room temperature before they have cooled. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the system). Allow the module to cool to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer...module can be installed in the memory module slot on , begin at step 1; Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. Installing a memory module with the computer's ...
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...of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place ... to seat the module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in...
...of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the latches at the sides of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 16 Turn the computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. The memory module should "snap" into place ... to seat the module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in...
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... remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 112. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. If you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off...
... turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are connected to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. If you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off...
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If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a ...little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are not...
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a ...little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are not...
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...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 78. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Use the... off the computer or using . If you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Be sure to turn off the computer Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving ...
...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 78. Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Use the... off the computer or using . If you can continue working from turning off . For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. Be sure to turn off the computer Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving ...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to ...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to ...
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The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go ...
The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go ...
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... files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is running on /off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to...into Standby mode. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you close ...
... files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is running on /off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to...into Standby mode. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you close ...
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... computer. Caring for details. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. For information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 137. If you place the computer in which you were using. See "Utilities" on page 154. Getting... Started 79 Customizing your power usage settings. NOTE For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have...
... computer. Caring for details. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. For information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 137. If you place the computer in which you were using. See "Utilities" on page 154. Getting... Started 79 Customizing your power usage settings. NOTE For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on cleaning and moving your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have...