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...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 approved to the radio standard by 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 Do ...
...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 approved to the radio standard by 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 Do ...
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Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 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 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
... system can help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems...
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... set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options...at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34 With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships ...
... set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options...at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 34 With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships ...
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...computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to further reduce the risk of your work area from the power plug... socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety...
...computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to further reduce the risk of your work area from the power plug... socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not ... the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. See...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not ... the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. See...
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...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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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 adaptor or charger. Always grasp ...
...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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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 adaptor or charger. Always grasp ...
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...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on... model. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is charged for system operation and will allow...
...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white or green, depending on... model. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is charged for system operation and will allow...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
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...is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may not have selected all those features. This information applies to ensure that may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic ... are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on...
...is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your select model may not have selected all those features. This information applies to ensure that may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic ... are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on...
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...The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. ...the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5...
...The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. ...the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5...
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.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can now continue setting up the next time you need to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert...
.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can now continue setting up the next time you need to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert...
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... that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the...
... that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the...
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.... 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and...computer, save your computer. If you are off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to fully charge the main battery. If you are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...
.... 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and...computer, save your computer. If you are off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to fully charge the main battery. If you are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...
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... you left it , including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the computer. For information on using Sleep, see "Using ... on page 80. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your unsaved information will try to use ...
... you left it , including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the computer. For information on using Sleep, see "Using ... on page 80. Getting Started 75 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE After your unsaved information will try to use ...
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... computer is running on the options set. Getting Started 77 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... computer is running on the options set. Getting Started 77 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
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... to go into Sleep mode when you want . NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... to go into Sleep mode when you want . NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...