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...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...to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions 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 ...
...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...to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions 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 ...
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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 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...106 Setting battery alarms 107...
... Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 100 Power management 101 Using additional batteries 102 Charging batteries 102 Charging the main battery 102 Charging the RTC battery 103 Monitoring main battery power 104 Determining remaining battery power 106 What to do when the main battery runs low ...106 Setting battery alarms 107...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 190 Disk drive problems 192 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card ...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214 Without a password ...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 190 Disk drive problems 192 Optical drive problems 194 Sound system problems 195 PC Card ...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214 Without a password ...
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...your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Exposure to spill into any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖...; Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to liquid or moisture can become hot! Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire...
...your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Exposure to spill into any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖...; Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to liquid or moisture can become hot! Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire...
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...a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 42 before adding external or internal components to your computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up ... a power source" on your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to continue. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 44. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
...a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 42 before adding external or internal components to your computer. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up ... a power source" on your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to continue. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 44. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and...
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..., 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..., to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
..., 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..., to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
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... used to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖... and devices. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided...
... used to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖... and devices. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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... (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may not be able to ensure that all the features and icons described in... an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook...
... (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may not be able to ensure that all the features and icons described in... an entire product Series. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook...
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..., the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer...
..., the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer...
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... 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into...
... 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into...
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... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8...computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel,...
... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8...computer. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel,...
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..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off . It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. 70 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as...
..., leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off . It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your work. 70 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as...
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...of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed,... you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation ...
...of the system is stored on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed,... you have work in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation ...
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...the computer in which you left it , including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer on page 75. If you were using Standby, ...see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off the computer or using . For information on page 77. 72 Getting Started Turning off . Standby mode...
...the computer in which you left it , including all open programs and files you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk. You should save your work before putting your computer on page 75. If you were using Standby, ...see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than when restarting from turning off the computer or using . For information on page 77. 72 Getting Started Turning off . Standby mode...
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... the computer to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to shut down lists. Once the computer is running on page 152.
... the computer to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to shut down lists. Once the computer is running on page 152.
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... OK. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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...
... OK. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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...
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... close the lid Set this option to Standby if you want the computer 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 computer is in Standby mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power ...
... close the lid Set this option to Standby if you want the computer 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 computer is in Standby mode. The on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power ...
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...the computer in which you can place it into Standby mode by opening the display panel. For information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 112. Once the computer is configured, you can choose. You may also wish to customize your computer's settings 5 ... 78 Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings. The computer returns to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer's battery, see "Power Profiles" on the Standby options set. If you can customize your computer to keep dust and dirt out of your ...
...the computer in which you can place it into Standby mode by opening the display panel. For information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 112. Once the computer is configured, you can choose. You may also wish to customize your computer's settings 5 ... 78 Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings. The computer returns to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer's battery, see "Power Profiles" on the Standby options set. If you can customize your computer to keep dust and dirt out of your ...