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... 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 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...
... 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 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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... comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
... comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort.
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... not limited to set up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. 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 ...or internal components to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to complete the setup ...
... not limited to set up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 44. 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 ...or internal components to your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to complete the setup ...
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Always confirm that 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, to remove a plug from ...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. 44 Getting...
Always confirm that 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, to remove a plug from ...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. 44 Getting...
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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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands...
... 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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands...
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..., you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the...
..., you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the...
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... screen display when you turn it on and begin using highprecision technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47 Using the... computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may...
... screen display when you turn it on and begin using highprecision technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47 Using the... computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may...
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... guide. 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 accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series...
... guide. 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 accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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 may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. The...
... to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next 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 may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. The...
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... 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.... the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 56.
... 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.... the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 56.
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...the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer....
...the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory... module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer....
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... a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your work. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 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 drive designed for... could cause you are not using the computer for a while. If you are off ) to lose your computer when you to fully charge the main battery.
... a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your work. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 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 drive designed for... could cause you are not using the computer for a while. If you are off ) to lose your computer when you to fully charge the main battery.
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in which you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: 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 system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in which you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: 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 system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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... fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. If you left it, ... is stored in memory, you will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the computer. Be sure...
... fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. If you left it, ... is stored in memory, you will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the computer. Be sure...
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... computer to be customized. 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.
... computer to be customized. 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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... easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. 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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or...Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy...
... easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. 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. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or...Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy...
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...: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently.
...: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently.