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17 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 India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use this...
17 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 India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Do not use this...
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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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Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from ... computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. 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. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from ... computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. 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. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
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..., but are not limited to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to charge the battery you can use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has...
..., but are not limited to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to charge the battery you can use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has...
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... adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that 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...a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to...
... adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that 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...a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to...
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The AC power and battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a ...
The AC power and battery lights on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this product will expose you to lead, a ...
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... AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the...
... AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for the...
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... on and begin using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE ... To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place...
... on and begin using highprecision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE ... To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place...
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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 all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel ...
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 all the features and icons described in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel ...
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... computer is on page 114. 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 , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer...-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.
... computer is on page 114. 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 , begin at step 1; The Shut Down menu appears. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer...-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.
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... you can now continue setting 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. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the...Inserting the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...
... you can now continue setting 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. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the...Inserting the memory module into position. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...
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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. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace ... 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can...
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. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace ... 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can...
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... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea 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...
... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea 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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...indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Factors ... 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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including ...
...indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Factors ... 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 turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including ...
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...save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Be sure to save...commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
...save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Be sure to save...commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
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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. The Edit Plan 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. The Edit Plan Settings...
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...the system. For more information on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Getting ...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an ...
...the system. For more information on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Getting ...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an ...
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... documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you last...
... documentation for further information. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. If the network you are using goes down and you last...