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... 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 battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada...
... 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 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 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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... precautions to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. 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. ...for Safety and Comfort. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Never place...
... precautions to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could result in damage or serious injury. 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. ...for Safety and Comfort. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Never place...
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... the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your software setup choices. 42 Getting Started Setting...
... the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your software setup choices. 42 Getting Started Setting...
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... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if ... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to operate. 44 Getting Started...injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could...
... adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if ... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to operate. 44 Getting Started...injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on 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. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord...
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on 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. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord...
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... and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged...
... and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged...
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.... 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now... ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the palm rest to...
.... 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now... ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the palm rest to...
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... features. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in until the...
... features. Below are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to all the features and icons described in until the...
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... Down menu appears. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114.
... Down menu appears. 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. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114.
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... the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely... 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.
... 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely... 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.
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It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette ...
It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette ...
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... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...memory). 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ ...
... Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...memory). 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ ...
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... in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less... . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer For information on page 80. For information on page 78. Factors to...
... in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less... . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in which you left off the computer For information on page 80. For information on page 78. Factors to...
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... 81 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
... 81 Turning off the computer 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings.
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...and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing... so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the...
...and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing... so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Moving the...
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... preset intervals. If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 92 for details. 85 Your work frequently...
... preset intervals. If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the disk. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 92 for details. 85 Your work frequently...