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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 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...
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 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...
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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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... down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to ... you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
... down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you leave this computer to ... you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
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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 and sources of temperature ... damage to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn...
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 and sources of temperature ... damage to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn...
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... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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 avoid any damage... source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the ...
... fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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 avoid any damage... source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the ...
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...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the 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. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor... required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your model when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source...
...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the 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. Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor... required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your model when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source...
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... to slowly open or close 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 palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
... to slowly open or close 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 palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
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... the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all of the icons or switches shown on your computer. Getting Started 49 Using the computer ...you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power...
... the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. This information applies to accommodate all of the icons or switches shown on your computer. Getting Started 49 Using the computer ...you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and ... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and ... computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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...hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as... down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. 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. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is...
...hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as... down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. 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. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is...
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... computer without your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the...
... computer without your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the...
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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 the computer again, you ... but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using ...
...; 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 the computer again, you ... but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you are using ...
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..." 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 use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on ... computer. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. 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 hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ...
..." 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 use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on ... computer. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. 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 hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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...
... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... click the power button in the Start menu. 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...
... click the power button in the Start menu. 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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... closing the display panel. To use any of these methods, you first need 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
... closing the display panel. To use any of these methods, you first need 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. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings...
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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 ...