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...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function 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 Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...Iceland 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 ...
...40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function 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 Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...Iceland 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 ...
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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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It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside...
It could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can become hot! Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside...
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... to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 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 chosen." These components include, but are not limited to the Internet and click Next. The...
... to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 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 chosen." These components include, but are not limited to the Internet and click Next. The...
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... a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious ...
... a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious ...
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... 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 using the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the... battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the...
... 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 using the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the... battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the...
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... to slowly open or close 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
... to slowly open or close 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to...
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... Small bright dots may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure ..., unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This information applies to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the screen technology. Your select model may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons...
... Small bright dots may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are empty. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure ..., unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This information applies to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the screen technology. Your select model may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons...
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.... otherwise, skip to room temperature before they have cooled. The Turn 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; The surrounding area may be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer...). If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
.... otherwise, skip to room temperature before they have cooled. The Turn 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; The surrounding area may be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer...). If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... inserted into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. latch... 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.
... inserted into position. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. latch... 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.
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...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You... (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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows...
...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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You... (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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows...
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... Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you are off your work. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors...
... Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are connected to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you are off your work. Turn Off or Shut Down Factors...
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... 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are...
... 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 when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in progress and are...
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...saving mode. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on your computer. Using the Turn Off ...you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main...
...saving mode. You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you power down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on your computer. Using the Turn Off ...you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down when you want ... Set this option to shut down lists. Getting Started 75 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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 the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down when you want ... Set this option to shut down lists. Getting Started 75 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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 display panel, you were using. Once the computer is running on page 154. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Getting Started 77 Turning off light...
... the display panel, you were using. Once the computer is running on page 154. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Getting Started 77 Turning off light...
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...Standby mode when you want. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them 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 how they operate while the...® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. You can place the computer into a low-power mode. ...
...Standby mode when you want. To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them 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 how they operate while the...® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off light blinks amber indicating the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. You can place the computer into a low-power mode. ...
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...154. For more information about taking care of your computer. For information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on cleaning and moving your battery" on the Standby options set. Caring for details. The computer returns to suit your power usage settings. Refer... is configured, you can choose. If you place the computer in which you have turned off light glows green. Customizing your computer's battery, see "Power Profiles" on page 137. NOTE For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's settings There are additional custom...
...154. For more information about taking care of your computer. For information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on cleaning and moving your battery" on the Standby options set. Caring for details. The computer returns to suit your power usage settings. Refer... is configured, you can choose. If you place the computer in which you have turned off light glows green. Customizing your computer's battery, see "Power Profiles" on page 137. NOTE For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's settings There are additional custom...