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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 not available in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1...except in 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 Taiwan Vietnam
... 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 not available in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is available in Ch1...except in 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 Taiwan Vietnam
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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 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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...the computer. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause... system failure. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. You should accidentally occur, immediately...
...the computer. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause... system failure. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort. You should accidentally occur, immediately...
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...the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to a ...power source" on page 44. See "Connecting to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you turn on ...
...the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to a ...power source" on page 44. See "Connecting to your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Setting up your software When you turn on ...
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... resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer), or 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...overload on a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to...
... resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer), or 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...overload on a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to the computer. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to...
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... computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling...
... computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling...
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... computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the ... the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖...
... computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the ... the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖...
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...the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it. Opening the ...turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ...
...the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it. Opening the ...turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the icons or switches shown on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically...
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...-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut ...
...-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut ...
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...116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module ... be completely inserted into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.
...116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module ... be completely inserted into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.
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... a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn... 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.
... a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn... 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.
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It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to ...
It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to ...
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...: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be...disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to upgrade your files and...
...: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be...disk. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to upgrade your files and...
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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 the computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep...❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Be...
...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 using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep...❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is stored in memory, you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Be...
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... of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
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...The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock,... visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using ...
...The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your desk. For more information on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 117. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock,... visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Using ...
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... working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. Your work since you save...
... working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your software documentation for further information. Your work since you save...