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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.... 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.... 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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... to conserve computer energy. 34 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum...
... to conserve computer energy. 34 Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum...
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... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity ... taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety...
... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity ... taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety...
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... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your...
... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your...
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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 the computer. ... in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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. Always confirm that may damage the cord/cable...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this instruction 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 the computer. ... in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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. Always confirm that may damage the cord/cable...
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...plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will... allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ...
...plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will... allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white or green, depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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... AC adaptor, if you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the...and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series....
... AC adaptor, if you have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the...and specifications corresponding to all of the many possible icons used on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series....
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...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; 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 52 Getting ...
...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; 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 52 Getting ...
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...be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up the computer. The computer... time you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
...be saved. If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up the computer. The computer... time you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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...® needs your permission. This is a security feature to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 116. 6 Turn the computer...
...® needs your permission. This is a security feature to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 116. 6 Turn the computer...
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...the current 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 one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation ...mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep...
...the current 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 one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation ...mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep...
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... including all open programs and files you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. 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 . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
... including all open programs and files you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. 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 . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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.... The Power Options window appears. 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. To use any of time after which the computer...
.... The Power Options window appears. 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. To use any of time after which the computer...
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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 ...
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 ...