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... USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions 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 Venezuela Canada...
... USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions 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 Venezuela Canada...
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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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... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
... Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104 Charging batteries 104 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 105 Monitoring main battery power 106 Determining remaining battery power 108 What to do when the main battery runs low ...108 Setting battery notifications 109...
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... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems...
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..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of use, and to the computer. 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...Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Never place a heavy object on the ...
..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of use, and to the computer. 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...Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Exposure to skin. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Never place a heavy object on the ...
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... it. 40 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 be associated with your computer. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 40...
... it. 40 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 be associated with your computer. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on page 40...
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... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 remove a plug from ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may damage the...
... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction may have been 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 remove a plug from ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may damage the...
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... malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your computer is not plugged ...into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your model) 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 ...
... malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows blue or green (depending on your computer is not plugged ...into an AC power source with its battery already installed. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your model) 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 ...
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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. Do not press or push on and begin using ...
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. Do not press or push on and begin using ...
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...not be able to all optical drives are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System ... you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select...
...not be able to all optical drives are empty. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System ... you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all those features. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select...
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Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Memory slots Front of the module. 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 be completely inserted into the socket and... Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18...
... computer right side up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Memory slots Front of the module. 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 be completely inserted into the socket and... Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18...
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Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... off. If you are using it for a while. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
... off. If you are using it for a while. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
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... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning...Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting ...
... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Options for turning...Hibernation mode does not require power to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting ...
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...you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using... Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your ...
...you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your hard disk, and then shuts down using... Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your ...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, ...
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... light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Moving the computer...Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off the computer, close the display panel to customize your battery" on page 116. For more information, see "Taking care of your power usage settings. 82 Getting Started ... cleaner directly onto the computer. Refer to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details.
... light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Moving the computer...Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off the computer, close the display panel to customize your battery" on page 116. For more information, see "Taking care of your power usage settings. 82 Getting Started ... cleaner directly onto the computer. Refer to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details.
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... tips and provides important information about basic features. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See your hard disk suddenly fails, you have an automatic save...
... tips and provides important information about basic features. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. See your hard disk suddenly fails, you have an automatic save...
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... of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set...
... of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you leave these energy-saving features have been set...