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...in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia Do not use Intel® PRO... Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland 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 the following table....
...in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Hong Kong Taiwan Mexico Brunei New Zealand India Saudi Arabia Canada USA Malaysia Do not use Intel® PRO... Iceland Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland 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 the following table....
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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 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95 Using additional batteries 95 Charging batteries 95 Charging the main battery 96 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring main battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery notification 100...
... Computing 93 Toshiba's energy-saver design 93 Running the computer on battery power 93 Battery Notice 94 Power management 95 Using additional batteries 95 Charging batteries 95 Charging the main battery 96 Charging the RTC battery 96 Monitoring main battery power 97 Determining remaining battery power 99 What to do when the main battery runs low .....99 Setting battery notification 100...
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... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems...
... system can help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems...
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...; Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Never place.... It could result in damage or serious injury. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. 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. ❖...
...; Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Never place.... It could result in damage or serious injury. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. 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. ❖...
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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 and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate ... to your computer. To use it. The first time you turn on page 40 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can use external power or to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page...
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 and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate ... to your computer. To use it. The first time you turn on page 40 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can use external power or to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page...
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...been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or... Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...
...been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or... Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...
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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 charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... more than a few hours at a time. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 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 ...
...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 charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the... more than a few hours at a time. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 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 ...
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... keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the...
... keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the...
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...operated 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 empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information...that all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to...
...operated 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 empty. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information...that all those features. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not have selected all optical drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 49 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 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 49 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 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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...memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ... described in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
...memory module installed for the computer to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ... described in "Checking total memory" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 55. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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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. 54 Getting Started 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 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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. 54 Getting Started 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 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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... system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on your work. Getting Started Turning off the computer...
... system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn off your computer. Options for turning off the computer Depending on your work. Getting Started Turning off the computer...
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... to memory. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop on the hard disk, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and... turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are off the...
... to memory. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the hard disk, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop on the hard disk, so that when you turn off your computer, save your files and... turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are off the...
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... system saves any open documents and programs to the mode in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some... stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Getting Started...
... system saves any open documents and programs to the mode in sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some... stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer 65 Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Getting Started...
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.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 1 Click Start...
.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 1 Click Start...
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... of the computer. The computer returns to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for your computer 73 Starting again from Sleep...
... of the computer. The computer returns to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for your computer 73 Starting again from Sleep...
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... lose all the data on page 82 for details. ❖ Back up because it to put off backing up your files to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 75 Computing tips ❖...
... lose all the data on page 82 for details. ❖ Back up because it to put off backing up your files to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved. HINT: Some programs have a separate backup copy. 75 Computing tips ❖...
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...when you are away from an AC outlet. 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 by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. You... your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects 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 is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money ...
...when you are away from an AC outlet. 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 by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. You... your computer while traveling. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects 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 is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money ...